Simba, JKT Queens start strongly in league

DAR ES SALAAM: THE first round of 2024/25 Women’s Premier League produced 12 goals with Simba Queens and JKT Queens winning big.

Simba Queens launched their title defence in style, after silencing the newly promoted side Mlandizi Queens 3-0 at the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Technical Centre in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam.

It was a promising start for the team’s new Ghanaian trainer, Yussif Bagisi, who steered his side to victory on the first assignment of the league campaign.

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On the other hand, JKT Queens hammered Alliance Girls 3-1 at Nyamagana Stadium in Mwanza to kick-off title chase on the gas pedal.

Winfrida Gerald, Anastazia Katunzi and substitute Janeth Matulanga each contributed one goal to enable their side accumulate maximum points from the away venue.

For Alliance Girls, Latifa Mustafa netted the solitary goal for the hosts, but it was not enough to help them secure a vital home triumph on the day.

In another match, Yanga Princess settled a 1-1 draw against Bunda Queens at Karume Stadium in Mara, as the hosting team roared from behind to level the scoreboard late into the game.

Bunda Queens were reduced to 10 players early in the second half after Jamilah Selestine was red carded only to bounce back courtesy of Melikia William as the duo shared one point apiece.

Also, Ceassia Queens registered a 2-1 away success over Fountain Gate Princess at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma while Mashujaa Queens and Gets Programme encounter at Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam elapsed goalless.

The second-round fixtures will unfold on Monday next week when all ten teams will be in action searching for victories at five different venues across the country.