Tabora United FC 2 - 1 Mtibwa Sugar
Tanzanian Premier League | May 20, 2026

Tabora United FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mtibwa Sugar in a tense Tanzanian Premier League encounter at the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium on Wednesday evening. The result lifted the home side up the standings, while Mtibwa Sugar were left to rue missed opportunities in a match that swung on two fine finishes either side of halftime.

Match Overview

Playing in front of a vocal home crowd, Tabora United dominated possession early but found Mtibwa Sugar's defence well organised. The breakthrough came in the 34th minute when forward Juma Khamis latched onto a loose ball inside the box and drilled a low shot past the goalkeeper. The goal settled the hosts, who doubled their lead shortly after the interval thanks to a stunning free‑kick from midfielder Salum Mwinyi in the 52nd minute.

Mtibwa Sugar Fight Back

Mtibwa Sugar refused to surrender and pulled a goal back in the 68th minute through substitute Hassan Ngassa, who turned home a corner at the near post. The visitors pressed hard for an equaliser in the final quarter, but Tabora’s defence, marshalled by captain Abdul Baraza, held firm. Goalkeeper Hussein Ramadhan made two crucial saves in stoppage time to secure the three points.

Key Performers

• Juma Khamis (Tabora United) – Constant threat with his pace and composure in front of goal.
• Salum Mwinyi (Tabora United) – Dictated the tempo and scored a memorable free‑kick.
• Hassan Ngassa (Mtibwa Sugar) – Provided a spark off the bench with a well‑taken goal.

Impact on the Table

The victory moved Tabora United into the top half of the Tanzanian Premier League, while Mtibwa Sugar dropped a place and now sit just two points above the relegation zone. With the season entering its decisive phase, both sides will be eager to build on this performance in the coming weeks.