DODOMA: Young Africans, the defending champions of the Mainland Premier League, continue their title defence in strong fashion after securing a 4-0 victory over Dodoma Jiji at Jamhuri Stadium in the capital city, Dodoma.
Yanga has now accumulated 36 points from 14 matches, having won 12 and lost 2. They remain one point behind league leaders and rivals Simba, who sit at 37 points from the same number of games.
The first goal for Yanga came in the 18th minute when Clement Mzize latched onto a corner kick from Pacome Zouzoua to put his side ahead.
The second goal came in the 28th minute, with Stephane Aziz Ki converting a penalty after Prince Dube was fouled inside the box by Dodoma Jiji’s goalkeeper, Mohamed Hussein.
Mzize doubled his tally in the 37th minute, scoring the third goal after Dodoma Jiji’s goalkeeper made a costly error, misplaying a pass that was intercepted by Mudathir Yahya.
Yahya then provided the assist to Mzize for the easy finish. Yanga went into the break leading 3-0, having dominated the first half in both possession and chances over their opponents.
In the second half, both teams came out rejuvenated, with Dodoma Jiji attempting to break down Yanga’s defence but failing to find the back of the net.
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The Yanga defence remained resolute, blocking all of Dodoma Jiji’s efforts. In the 62nd minute, Yanga’s top scorer, Prince Dube, added a fourth goal, finishing off a welltimed assist from Mudathir Yahya to seal the victory.
As a result of the defeat, Dodoma Jiji dropped to 12th place in the Premier League standings with 16 points, having won 4, drawn 4 and lost 7 of their 15 matches.
In another match earlier in the day, Namungo FC earned their fifth win of the season, defeating Fountain Gate 2-1 at Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium in Manyara.
Namungo’s goals came from Pius Buswita and Geofrey Julius, while Fountain Gate’s only goal was scored by Salum Kihimbwa.
