Match Report: Singida Fountain Gate Edge Past Tabora United in Premier League Thriller

Tabora, Tanzania – May 24, 2026 – Singida Fountain Gate secured a vital 2–1 away victory over Tabora United FC in the Tanzanian Premier League on Sunday evening. The result lifts Singida into the upper half of the table while leaving Tabora United clinging to mid-table safety.

First Half: Visiting Side Strike Early

Singida Fountain Gate started brightly, pressing high and forcing errors from Tabora’s defence. Their persistence paid off in the 17th minute when a swift counter-attack caught the home side flat-footed. Striker Emmanuel Mwamba latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past Tabora goalkeeper Juma Khamis to make it 1–0.

Tabora United responded with increased possession but lacked a cutting edge in the final third. Their best chance came through a long-range effort from midfielder Hassan Mussa, which sailed just over the bar.

Second Half: Tabora Equalise, but Singida Strike Again

The home side came out with renewed vigour after the interval. In the 55th minute, a well-worked set piece allowed Abdulrahman Omary to head home from a corner, levelling the scores at 1–1. The crowd at the Tabora Stadium erupted, sensing a momentum shift.

However, Singida Fountain Gate showed resilience. Just ten minutes later, a defensive lapse from Tabora United allowed substitute Yusuf Nkosi to pounce on a loose ball inside the box and fire past Khamis to restore the visitors’ lead. Tabora pushed for a second equalizer but could not find a way through a disciplined Singida backline.

Key Performers

• Yusuf Nkosi (Singida) – The super-sub changed the game with his decisive goal and energetic running.
• Abdulrahman Omary (Tabora) – Scored a crucial equaliser and was a constant threat from set pieces.
• Juma Khamis (Tabora) – Made several important saves to keep his side in contention, but could not prevent the defeat.

Standings Impact

The win moves Singida Fountain Gate to 6th place in the Tanzanian Premier League standings with 38 points from 22 matches, keeping their hopes of a top-four finish alive. Tabora United remain in 10th position on 29 points, only five points above the relegation zone. With the season entering its final stretch, every point is precious for both sides.

Up next, Singida host struggling Kagera Sugar, while Tabora United travel to league leaders Young Africans in a daunting fixture.