MOROGORO: Mtibwa Sugar are back on top of the Championship League summit following a commanding 2-0 victory over Stand United at Manungu Stadium in Morogoro.
The win sees Mtibwa move into the top spot for the second time this season, capitalizing on Geita Gold’s slip-up in Mbeya.
Geita Gold, who had led the league for several weeks, were defeated 2-0 by Mbeya Kwanza, allowing Mtibwa Sugar to leapfrog them at the top of the standings.
With 19 points from eight games, Mtibwa Sugar have firmly placed themselves in the title race, boasting six wins, one draw, and one loss so far.
Geita Gold, who had held the top spot for several weeks, now sit second with 17 points. Despite the 2-0 loss to Mbeya Kwanza, they remain strong contenders for a top-three finish, having won five of their eight matches.
Stand United, from Shinyanga, are third with 15 points, having won five and lost three. However, their lack of draws is hindering their ability to keep pace with the league leaders.
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Mbeya Kwanza, buoyed by their impressive win over Geita Gold, have moved up to fourth place with 14 points, while TMA follow closely in fifth with 12 points.
Songea United, Mbuni FC, and Mbeya City are all tied on 12 points, separated only by goal difference. Bigman FC occupy 9th place, followed by Green Warriors in 10th with 10 points.
At the bottom end of the table, Polisi Tanzania and Biashara United are tied on 8 points in 11th and 12th places, while Cosmopolitan and Transit Camp struggle in the relegation zone with 7 and 3 points, respectively.
Kiluvya and African Sports remain winless, with just one point from seven matches, leaving them at the foot of the table.
