Ligi Kuu Tanzania Bara: Yanga continue high scoring ways against Dodoma Jiji

Participation in CAF club competitions created a congested schedule to close the year for Tanzania’s top clubs Young Africans and Simba but both clubs are having no issues in domestic league play. Yanga dispatched bottom half club Dodoma Jiji by a 4-0 score on Christmas Day to remain a point behind rivals Simba at the top of the Tanzania Mainland Premier League table.

A strong first half drove Yanga to victory at the Jamhuri Stadium. Clement Mzize opened the scoring in the 19th minute when the rising star in Tanzanian football leaped to head in a corner kick service from Pacôme Zouzoua.

Less than ten minutes later Yanga doubled the lead through star Stephane Aziz Ki who converted from the penalty spot after Dodoma Jiji goalkeeper Mohamed Hussein took down Prince Dube. Hussein’s bad day continued in the 37th minute when poor passing in the back left the goalkeeper exposed as Mzize lobbed his finish over Hussein and into the empty net.

Dube then continued his hot form with an easy finish from close range after Hussein closed down a shot from the edge of the penalty area. After some issues with finding goals earlier in the season, the Yanga attack is finding its form as the title chase continues to build up.

Earlier in the day, Namungo FC defeated Fountain Gate by a 2-1 score to move closer to the middle of the table. With the defeat at home, Fountain Gate continue to drift further away from the top-5.

Results

Fountain Gate 1-2 Namungo

Dodoma Jiji 0-4 Young Africans

League Table (Top-5)