Confident Yanga Aiming For A Second Win against Tanzania Prisons

TANZANIA PRISONS

YANGA

Match 4-Wed Sept 18, 16:00
Sokoine Memorial Stadium








Tanzania Prisons will be targeting a first Vodacom Premiership win of the season  when they host defending Champions, Yanga at the Sokoine memorial stadium in Mbeya.

Tanzania Prisons are placed second from the bottom having lost their first two matches and drawn once. The police side have recently lost their competitive edge that saw them swimming in the relegation zone for much of last season despite avoiding the drop.

Their unimpressive form has seen them lose the local support that has shifted to newly promoted Mbeya City who held Yanga to a 1-1 draw last weekend in front of a record crowd. Their coach Jummane Charles assisted by Oswald Morris know he must soon start getting results to avoid fighting another relegation battle.

Their next three opponents are Mtibwa Sugar and Azam (Both Home ) and Mgambo Shooting (Away).

Yanga who have drawn their last two matches will go into this tie knowing they have to win to stay in touch with league leaders, JKT Ruvu and arch-rivals Simba. They will be looking to put behind the recent crowd troubles that have marked their last two matches.

The return of  influential midfielder, Haruna Niyonzima will spark up their engine box that seemed to falter last weekend. Said Bahanuzi may also give way for Jerson Tegete who gave an impressive performance after his second half introduction.

Yanga next three opponents are Azam( Away), Ruvu Shooting and Mtibwa Sugar (Both home)

Head-to-head Stat: A brace from Jerson Tegete and a goal from Mbuyu Twite gave Yanga a comfortable 3-1 victory over the police side. Their first match ended in a barren draw at Sokoine stadium.

Yanga's line upin their 1-1 draw with Mbeya City:Ally Mustapha, Mbuyu Twite, David Luhende, Nadir Haroub, Kevin Yondan, Athumani Iddi, Nizar Khalfan(Jerson Tegete 59'), Frank Domayo, Didier Kavumbagu, Hussein Javu,Said Bahanuzi(Oscar Joshua 59').
Coach: Ernie Brandts

Ligikuu Preview: Azam Fc in a Tricky Tie against Ashanti United

                                     Match 4- Wed 17 September, 16:00
                                              Azam  Chamazi Complex

After three rounds of  away matches that have resulted in two draws and a single victory Azam will be playing their first home match at their club-owned Chamazi complex. They will play host to Ashanti United who are yet to win a match.

Azam who are playing catch up to league leaders, JKT Ruvu cannot afford to fumble against this season whipping boys. They have to bag maximum points as they face a tough opponent in their next match. Injuries to key strikers, John Bocco and Brian Umony seems to be weighing down their striking department.

The Chamazi based outfit is placed fifth on the Vodacom Premiership log after three rounds of matches. Their next three fixtures see them take on Yanga (Home), Tanzania Prisons and Coastal Union (Both away)

Ashanti United will go in search of their  first Vodacom Premiership win of the season to avoid confirming their whipping boys status. A loss will pile pressure on coach Hassan Banyai and possibly moves him closer to the exit door.

Their next three fixtures see them take on Kagera Sugar (Away), Mtibwa Sugar (Home), Rhino Rangers (Away).

Azam;s line in their Previous match: Mwadini,Erasto Nyoni,Waziri Salum,Aggrey Morris,Jockins Otieno Atudo,Bolou Wilfred Michael,Jabir Aziz Stima (C),Sallum Abubakar Salum,Gaudence Mwaikimba,Kipre Tchetche,Mcha Khamisi Mcha

Azam Coach: Stewart Hall
Ashanti United Coach: Hassan Banyai

Yanga fight back to salvage a draw against Mbeya City

MBEYA CITY COUNCIL

YANGA

Match 3- 14 September,2013
Sokoine Memorial Stadium

Attendance:20,000
Gate Collections: Tsh100mn








 
                                                 MBEYA CITY 1-1 YANGA
       Mwagane Yeya 53'                                                                             Didier Kavumbagu

Burundian import, Didier Kavumbagu scored in a second successive league match to rescue  defending champions, Yanga from an embarrassing defeat to newly promoted side, Mbeya City Council in a pulsating encounter at the Sokoine memorial stadium in Mbeya.

Yanga made slight change to the squad that was forced to a one-all draw  by Coastal Union. Dutch tactician, Ernie Brandts, started with the Athumani Idd and Kelvin Yondani who were returning injuries. Nizar Khalfan also got a rare start in the midfield as Rwandan import,midfielder Haruna Niyonzima could not even make it to the bench due to a late arrival from international duties.

Despite fielding the attacking trio of Didier Kavumbagu, Hussein Javu and Said Bahanuzi, the defending Champions found themselves pinned back by the host. Both sides were guilty of missing several chances going to the first half-half break despite Mbeya City dominating proceedings.

The host appeared more invigorated after the restart and took only four minutes to break the deadlock. Mwagane Yeya was at the receiving end of a cross from Hassan Mwasapili and directed his his header at the back of the net in the 49th minute to silence the visitors fans who seemed to vastly outnumber the home fans.

The goal inspired Yanga fight back as they surged forward in numbers searching for an equalizer. The introduction of Jerson Tegete and Oscar Joshua added more urgency in Yanga's attack but the host defence seemed to hold their own till the last fifteen minutes. The Yanga wave of attacks appeared too strong for the City Councillors as Didier Kavumbagu connected home after work from the left fullback, David Luhende.

Backed by their army of supporters, Yanga continued to pile more pressure in search of the all-important winning goal that proved elusive till the last whistle.The result leaves both teams tied with five points with Yanga edging out the hosts on goal difference.

Yanga's Line up: Ally Mustapha, Mbuyu Twite, David Luhende, Nadir Haroub, Kevin Yondan, Athumani Iddi, Nizar Khalfan(Jerson Tegete 59'), Frank Domayo, Didier Kavumbagu, Hussein Javu,Said Bahanuzi(Oscar Joshua 59').
Coach: Ernie Brandts

Mbeya City Council line up: David Burhan, John Kabanda, Hassan Mwasapili, Deogratius Julius, Antony Matogolo, Yohana Morris, Mwagane Yeya, Steven Mazanda, Paul Nonga(Fidelis Castor 82'), Deus Kaseke, Yussuf Willson(Alex Sethi  59')
Coach: Juma Mwambusi

Simba Maul Mtibwa Sugar to climb up To Second

SIMBA

Mtibwa Sugar

Match 3- 14 September,2013
National Stadium,Dar


Attendace: 16,507
Gate collection: Tsh95mn







                       
                                          SIMBA 2-0 MTIBWA SUGAR
                      ( Goal Scorer: Henry Shindika 70', Betram Mwombeki 90')


 Second half substitutes, Henry Joseph and Betram Mwombeki inspired Simba to a 2-0 Vodacom Premiership victory over Mtibwa Sugar at the National Stadium on Saturday everning. The victory pushes the Msimbazi street giants to second behind this season surprise league leaders, JKT Ruvu.

Simba showed early intention of revenging last season double defeats by attacking the Turiani based side from the first whistle. Constant attacks from Simba forced Mtibwa Sugar to resort to aggressive tactical fouls to reduce the flow of attacks in their danger zone. Burundian import, Amissi Tambwe was the victim as Mtibwa Sugar tried to to stop Simba constant forward surging.

However despite Simba constant attacks, Mtibwa Sugar had the first clear cut chance of the match that was not utilized by Vincent Barnabbas in the 10th minute.

Midway through the first half, the physical battles came to the forefront and Mtibwa's Masoud Mohamed pulled off a challenge on  Jonas Mkude that saw him become the first player booked

After the restart, Mtibwa Sugar coach, Mecky Mexime introduced former Simba striker, Mussa Hassan Mgosi for the fading Juma Luizio. Ten minute after the restart, Abdallah Kibadeni, Simba coach, followed suit by substituting Said Hamis for former captain, Henry Joseph who was making his league debut after his move from Norway side, Kongsvinger.

The substitution paid dividend for Simba as it was Henry Joseph who broke the deadlock in the 68th minute, by heading home Amri Kiemba's low cross.

Despite a spirited performance from Mtibwa that saw Shaban Kisiga come close to equalizing it was Simba who extend the lead in the dying minutes of the match to put the game beyond reach.It  was another second half introduction, Betram Mwombeki who nodded home after good work from Ramadhan Singano.

Simba's line up: Abel Dhaira, Nassor Masoud (Captain), Issa Rashid, Gilbert Kaze, Joseph Owino, Jonas Mkude, Twaha Ibrahim(Betram Mwombeki 64'), Said Hamis (Henry Joseph 55'), Amisi Tambwe, Amri Kiemba ,Haroun Chanongo (Ramadhan Singano 80')

Coach: Abdallah Kibadeni,  Assistant Julio Kiwhelu

 Mtibwa Sugar's line up: Hussein Sharrif , Hassan Ramadhan, Paul George, Dickson Daud, Salim Abdallah, Shaaban Nditi (Captain), Ally Shomari, Masoud Mohamed(Awadh Juma 59'), Juma Liuzio(Mussa Hassan 46'), Shabani Kisiga(Abdallah Juma 76'), Vincent Barnabas

Coach: Mecky Mexime, Assistant  Zuberi Katwila 

Mbeya City Targeting an Upset, Yanga up for Maximum Points

MBEYA CITY

YANGA

       
Match 3- Saturday, 14 Sept
Sokoine Stadium, Mbeya
1600hrs










Newly promoted Mbeya City will be targeting their second successive home win as they seek to upset Yanga in the Vodacom Premiership clash to be played at the Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya.

Mbeya City are yet to lose after two rounds of matches. They have won one and drawn the other against Kagera Sugar. Stakes have been upped by Philipo Mulugo who has promised to reward the new boys if they emerge victors against the defending champions.

They have been fortunate enough to play all their first three matches at home in front of a passionate  crowd. Their next three fixtures see them take Mtibwa Sugar and Simba (Both away) and Coastal Union (Home).

Defending league champions, Young Africans will be raring to bounce back after being denied victory in the last minute of the match against Tanga based side, Coastal Union. They began the league on a high note, thumping another promoted side, Ashanti United 5-1 in Dar.

The late arrival of Jangwani's favourite midfielder and Rwandan Import, Haruna Niyonzima coupled with the return from injuries of key players has uplifted the morale of the squad.

Young Africans cannot afford to lose as they face two tricky upcoming matches. They will battle against Tanzania Prisons four days later in the same venue before facing title-hungry Azam in Dar.

The two sides have never met before but Sokoine is a familiar ground to Young Africans. The visitors fans are expected to outnumber the home fans who have shifted their loyalty from supporting the disappointing army side, Tanzania Prisons to the new Councillors' boys.

Yanga's previous match line-up:Ally Mustapha, Juma Abdul, David Luhende,Nadir Haroub, Mbuyu Twite, Salum Telela (Hamisi Thabit 45’), Simon Msuva, Frank Domayo, Didier Kavumbagu,Jerson Tegete (Hussein Javu 45’), Haruna Niyonzima

Simba Seeking Revenge against Mtibwa Sugar

MTIBWA SUGAR

SIMBA

                                              

  Match 3-Saturday, 14 Sept
  National Stadium, Dar
   1600hrs EAT

   

Simba will be targeting their second successive win in Vodacom premiership when they host Mtibwa Sugar this weekend at the National Stadium. They will be seeking revenge for last season double loss to the Sugar cane processors from Turiani.

This will be their first home match of the season having played in Tabora and Arusha in the first two rounds of the league. They claimed their first win of the season in their previous away outing, defeating JKT Oljoro 1-0 in Arusha thanks to a lone strike from Haroun Chanongo in the 34^th minute of the match.

Simba have warmed up to the tie with two friendlies against Zanzibar Defending League Champions, KMKM and division one side, Lipuli. All their key players are available for selection including recent signing, former captain, Henry Joseph Shindika.

Simba next three fixtures: Mgambo JKT and Mbeya City (Both home), JKT Ruvu (Away)

Mtibwa will also be targeting their second successive win after downing fellow sugar cane processor, Kagera Sugar a fortnight ago. Under their long time club lietenants, Coach Mexime and Zuberi Katwila, they will be seeking to extend their good run against the Msimbazi street giants.

Mtibwa Sugar next three fixtures: Mbeya City (Home), Tanzania Prison and Ashanti United (Both Away).

Head-to-Head Stats: Simba have won four of their last league encounters but have lost the last two matches. Mtibwa have not conceded a goal in their last two meeting.

Simba's line in the previous Match: Abel Dhaira, Nassor Chollo, Issa Rashid, Gilbert Kaze, Joseph Owino, Jonas Mkude, Amri Kiemba, Abdulhalim Humud, Amis Tambwe, Betram Mwombeki, Haroun Chanongo

Key Players: Amisi Tambwe and Betram Mwombeki (Simba). Simba will depend on the two strikers while Mtibwa will rely on the excellent services of Shaban Kisiga and Juma Luizio who could also be partner with another former Simba striker, Hassan Mgosi.

World Cup Qualifier Match Preview: Gambia Vs Tanzania

Gambia

Tanzania

Match - Sat 7 September, 19:30 (EAT),   1630 (GMT)

Brazil 2014 World Cup Qualifier

                             

Tanzania cannot qualify and Gambia will finish last no matter the outcome of the match. Nevertheless, both teams will head into this encounter looking for a morale-boosting win for various reasons. Tanzania will be aiming at finishing ahead of Morocco who are facing Ivory Coast. Two points behind Morocco, a win will take Taifa Stars to nine points while praying for The Elephants to crush The Atlas Lions. 

Tanzania will also be trying to avoid a fifth back-to-back defeat that has sent them in a downward spiral in the FIFA ranking. The Danish tactician, Kim Poulsen knows nothing less than a win will restore the public enthusiasm for Taifa Stars. Poulsen will be without nine key players. The absence of his dependable striking duo of Mbwana Samatta and Thomas Ulimwengu has compounded his problems. The two were not released by TP Mazembe. The striking dilemma would probably mean he will start with three wingers hoping they will prove enough to emerge with a victory.

The Scorpions of Gambia will be searching for their first win to avoid the preliminary stage play-offs for the 2015 AFCON qualifiers. The newly elected FA will be hoping victory would provide a fresh start though a point would not be a big disappointment.

Head-to-Head Stat: The sides have only met once, Tanzania won 2-1 in Dar es Salaam in the year 2012. 

Taifa Stars Probable XI: Juma Kaseja, Erasto Nyoni (Scored the winner in their previous encounter), Vincent Barnabas, Aggrey Morris, Nadir Haroub, Henry Joseph, Frank Domayo, Mrisho Ngassa,Simon Msuva, Amri Kiemba, Khamis Mcha 

Player to Watch: Amri Kiemba, composed attacking midfielder who has proved to be a reliable goal scorer with two goals to his name. His goal against Morocco remain one of the best in this qualifying campaign.

Amri Kiemba

Match Officials:  Munyemana Hudu (Crentre referee), Theogene Ndagijimana, Honore Simba and Issa Kagabo (Assistant Referees,Rwandans), and Andy Quamie (Match Commissioner,Liberia).