Yanga has continued to strengthen position at the top of the league standings after beating Azam Fc 2-1 in a match played at the Azam Complex
Yanga started the game with speed, showing the determination to seek victory early and it was Pacome Zouzoua who scored the first goal in the 11th minute, ending the work of Prince Dube
The defending champions continued to dominate the game in the first half, creating many chances but Azam Fc goalkeeper Zuberi Foba was an obstacle, saving dangerous shots
It was Prince Dube who punished his former employers by scoring the second goal in the 34th minute, finishing off a pass from Mudathir Yahya
Yanga went into the break with a 2-0 lead. In the second half, Wananchi continued to dominate the game but as the game was heading towards the end, their pace slowed down and gave Azam Fc a chance to get back into the game.
Lusajo Mwaikenda scored a goal to end the game for Azam Fc after finishing off a corner kick by Feisal Salum.
However, Wananchi managed to protect their lead until referee Ahmed Arajiga ended the game.
Yanga has now reached 67 points, leading the league by 10 points with only four matches left to end the season.
It is an important victory for Yanga which certainly puts them in a good position to defend the championship.
In addition, the victory guarantees Yanga a ticket to participate in the Champions League next season as Wananchi are now sure of finishing in the top two positions.
