PREMIER LEAGUE: Simba 2-1 Ihefu

DAR ES SALAAM: Simba have cherished a 2-1 triumph over Ihefu in a solo Premier League match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.

Jean Baleke put the hosts upfront in the 12th minute capitalizing defensive woes by the visitors.

But, Ismail Mgunda balanced the scoreboard midway in the first half to put back his team into the contest.

The introduction of Moses Phiri and Luis Miquissone in the second half increased the tempo as the former sliced in the winner in the 65th minute.

With the outcome, Simba have collected 18 points from six games similar to Young Africans but the latter enjoys the top spot courtesy of goal difference.

Yanga have scored 20 goals against 16 goals pumped by the Reds.

The duo interface on November 5th in a tense traditional derby clash.