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The writing was on the wall for the Melis Medo's charges who were up against a different beast.
Young Africans (Yanga) are the 2022-2023 Tanzania Mainland Premier League champions after beating Dodoma Jiji 4-2 at the Azam Complex in Chamazi on Saturday.
The now 29-time champions went into the match looking for a point that would be enough to help them lift the trophy for the second time in a row.
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18:43 - 10.05.2023
CONFEDERATION CUP Yanga edge Sven Yidah’s Marumo Gallants to put one foot in the final
The Tanzanian giants gained a huge advantage in their quest to claim their maiden continental title following the big win
Timu ya Wananchi got off to a bright start, with Fiston Mayele forcing Dodoma goalkeeper Aaron Kalambo into a low save as the hosts looked to take an early lead.
Yanga did threaten through their forward Benard Morsison, whose header was cleared off the goal-line as the Blues survived a scare.
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18:49 - 13.05.2023
ATHLETICS Omanyala lives up to billing as he silences Bednarek to claim Kip Keino Classic win
Africa’s fastest man did not disappoint in what was the final race of the World Athletics Continental Tour.
Nasreddine Nabi’s men continued to push forward and found the opening goal in the 38th minute when Kenneth Musonda drove into the box after beating one defender and made no mistake with just the keeper to beat.
Neither side could add to their tally as the half ended 1-0 in favor of the home side.
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17:49 - 13.05.2023
FKFPL AFC Leopards 'resolve wrangles' with FKF ahead of Gor Mahia clash
The local heavyweights, however, did not clarify which of the outstanding issues have been resolved with the federation.
Dodoma Jiji came out flying in the second half and equalized in the 57th minute when Collins Opare headed home a cross from Idd Mwana.
In the 51st minute, Seif Abdallah Rashid Karihe gave the away side the lead after a good run from the right wing before firing the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
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17:58 - 12.05.2023
STARS ABROAD Wanyama discourages former manager from joining troubled Chelsea
Chelsea are currently under interim coach Frank Lampard.
Yanga managed to equalize in the 70th minute when a fine pass from Clement Mzize landed on the feet of substitute Mudathir Yahya, and he coolly slotted past Aaron Karambo to make it 2-2.
Timu ya Wananchi bounced back with more hunger as they claimed a lead through Farid Musa, who converted from Lomali's corner kick in the 86th minute.
21:18 - 12.05.2023
FOOTBALL Simba board apologizes to fans after a second straight trophyless season
Salim Abdallah Mhene, Simba’s chairman board of directors, issued the apology on Friday evening through a club press release as he urged the Msimbazi faithful to wait for next season.
Dodoma Jiji’s problems were further compounded in the match's closing minutes when Mudathir made it 4-2 after a swift passing from Yanga before slotting the ball past the Blues keeper from 16 yards out.
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