Simba SC progress past second tier club in Federation Cup

Jospin Loemba and Clatous Chama scored as Simba SC advanced to the Round of 16 in Tanzania’s Federation Cup on Saturday evening.

 

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Second division club B19 FC provided a capable challenge but the star power of the Reds was too much to handle. Zambia international Chama finished off a splendid team movement to put the favorites beyond reach in the second half at the General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

After holding out for the opening twenty minutes, B19 FC fell behind via a goalkeeping error. Loemba was in the right place to nod in from close range after a cross was tipped into the air. The match remained close until Chama struck in the 77th minute.

There were no big surprises in action from Saturday and Friday. Tanzania Mainland Premier League clubs TRA United, Tanzania Prisons, Pamba Jiji, Dodoma Jiji and Namungo FC were among the teams to advance.

 

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Reigning cup champions Young Africans will be in action on Sunday against Tanzania Police, while Azam FC clash with Mbeya City to conclude the Round of 32.