Mtibwa Sugar and JKT Tanzania Battle to Entertaining 2–2 Draw

Turiani, Tanzania – May 24, 2026 – Mtibwa Sugar and JKT Tanzania played out a thrilling 2–2 draw at the Maji Maji Stadium in the Tanzanian Premier League. The result leaves both teams locked in a tight mid-table battle, with neither side able to claim a decisive victory.

First Half: End-to-End Action

The match started at a frantic pace. Mtibwa Sugar took the lead in the 8th minute when Salum Mbarouk volleyed home from a corner. JKT Tanzania responded quickly, equalising through a deflected free-kick from Juma Nyoni in the 23rd minute. The visitors then stunned the home crowd by taking the lead just before half-time, as Mohamed Kipanga capitalised on a defensive mix-up to make it 2–1.

Second Half: Mtibwa Fight Back

Mtibwa Sugar came out determined in the second half. They dominated possession and created several chances. Their persistence was rewarded in the 68th minute when substitute Idd Selemani curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from the edge of the box, making it 2–2. Both teams pushed for a winner in the final stages, with JKT Tanzania’s goalkeeper Ally Salum making a crucial save deep into stoppage time.

Tactical Notes

Mtibwa Sugar played a 4-3-3 formation but struggled to contain JKT’s quick transitions. The visitors employed a compact 4-4-2, hitting effectively on the counter. The match highlighted the evenness of the Tanzanian Premier League, where small margins separate the contenders.

Standings and Next Fixtures

The draw leaves Mtibwa Sugar in 9th place with 30 points, while JKT Tanzania sit just above them in 8th with 31 points. Both teams will look to turn draws into wins in their next outings: Mtibwa face basement side Mwadui United, while JKT host Ihefu FC.