Sokoine Memorial Stadium turned into a training ground yesterday for Yanga SC, as the "Wananchi" crushed Tanzania Prisons 5-0 in their NBC Premier League encounter.
This was not just an ordinary win — it was a bold statement sent directly to their arch-rivals Simba SC, who also won 5-0 against already-relegated KenGold but without the same level of joy.
Yanga have clearly demonstrated their intent to retain the NBC Premier League title for a fourth consecutive season. Sokoine Stadium has often proven a tough venue for them, but this time coach Miloud Hamdi’s men looked like they were simply going through drills. The scoreline was five, but it could easily have been seven or more had they capitalized on all their chances.
Man of the Match Pacome Zouzoua once again proved he is more than just a regular player — he’s a clear and present danger to any opponent.
He netted twice, bringing his season tally to 11 goals and 9 assists. He is not only a key driver of Yanga’s success but also a complex puzzle Simba will have to solve come June 25 in the Kariakoo Derby.
Yanga fans are outspoken: "If Simba think they can win the title without marking Pacome, they’re already lost."
Following their demolition of Prisons, Yanga return to Dar es Salaam before heading to Zanzibar to face Dodoma Jiji in their final fixture before the derby.
The final preparations will be made in Zanzibar as they gear up for the season-defining clash with Simba — a match that will mean far more than just three points.
