Simba Queens, JKT claim victories

DAR ES SALAAM: SIMBA Queens secured a 2-0 victory over Mashujaa, while JKT edged Yanga Princess 1-0 as action continued in the Women’s Premier League.

At Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Simba Queens scored once in each half to collect maximum points against Mashujaa. Vivian Corazone broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute with a powerful finish following a neat one-two exchange with Aisha Mnunka.

Simba Queens sealed the victory in the dying minutes when Fasila Adhiambo delivered a cross into the penalty area, which Zainah Nandede converted with a diving header. At KMC Complex, also in Dar es Salaam, JKT claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Yanga Princess, courtesy of Asha Mwalala’s decisive strike in the 36th minute.

Meanwhile, Kilimanjaro Wonders and Fountain Gate Princess played out a goalless draw at Ushirika Stadium in Moshi. Away from the results, Bunda Queens head coach Alley Ibrahim has called on the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) and the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) to address what he described as persistent officiating challenges in the Women’s Premier League.

Ibrahim appealed after his side drew 2-2 with Alliance Girls at Nyamagana Stadium in Mwanza on Tuesday, warning that poor and deliberate refereeing decisions could undermine the development of women’s football and discourage sponsors from investing in the game.

He expressed concern that unprofessional officiating was making investors feel their financial contributions were going to waste, urging football authorities to take greater responsibility for improving standards in the women’s competition.

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“I urge those overseeing our women’s football to learn and improve, so that the sport can grow and attract more sponsors,” said Ibrahim.

He also challenged TFF and league officials to make regular visits to match venues to assess the situation firsthand rather than depending entirely on reports.

“I call upon the football federation and those in charge of women’s football to dedicate more effort and visit the stadiums just as is the case in the Men’s Premier League. There are individuals involved who operate without any proper structure or professional expertise,” he said.

Despite the disappointing draw, Ibrahim urged Bunda Queens supporters to remain behind the team, assuring them that the technical bench would continue working to address the team’s shortcomings.

Alliance Girls head coach Emmanuel Kibona described the encounter as a difficult contest, pointing to the familiarity between the two sides as one of the factors that made the match challenging.

“It was a very tough game. We have faced Bunda many times; they understand our technical approach well, and we come from the same region. But one thing I always emphasise is that football is a game of errors and is full of constant shifts,” he said.

Kibona admitted that defensive lapses, particularly involving his goalkeeper, proved costly in the first half as Alliance Girls conceded twice

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