TOOTHLESS SIMBA

Simba registered their seventh draw of the season as  they were held  to a 1-1 draw by the army men,JKT Oljoro at Sheikh Abeid Karume stadium in Arusha.The draw  means Simba are still trailing both Yanga and Azam who have  a game in hand advantage.

Mwinyi Kazimoto gave Simba an early lead five minute into the game through his trademark screaming shot that tore past the net. On realising the danger posed by Simba, JKT oljoro resorted to aggressive pressure and some thuggish tackles that put to an end Paul Ngalema's contribution in Simba defence in the 23rd minute of the game.

Simba missed several chances to extend  their lead in the first half as JKT Oljoro slowly crept back into the game.JKT Oljoro relentless pressure paid off in just nine minutes after the restart of the second half. Paul Nonga capitalised on  Simba's defence mistake to equalize.

Despite the introduction of fresh legs of Edward Christopher and Mrisho Ngassa,Simba could not find the back of the net to collect the maximum points. This is Simba's second consecutive draw in the Vodacom Premier league.