Manyara. Yanga SC extended their dominance in the NBC Premier League with a commanding 4-0 victory on Monday, April 21, 2025, over Fountain Gate in a match played at Tanzanite Kwara in Babati, Manyara Region.
The win marked their 10th consecutive triumph under head coach Miloud Hamdi, who has not suffered a defeat since taking charge his only blemish being a draw in his debut game against JKT Tanzania.
From the opening whistle, Yanga asserted their authority with relentless attacking football, putting constant pressure on Fountain Gate’s shaky defense.
Clement Mzize opened the scoring in the 39th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error.
Just four minutes later, Stephane Aziz Ki doubled the lead, again following a mistake by goalkeeper John Noble.
Yanga went into the break comfortably ahead at 2-0.
The second half saw Yanga return with the same intensity, clearly determined to kill off the match early.
In the 70th minute, Mzize found the net again, securing his brace and taking his tally to 13 goals this season making him the league’s top scorer.
With just a minute left on the clock, Clatous Chama sealed the emphatic victory with Yanga’s fourth goal, a strike that underscored their total dominance on the day.
The result sees Yanga tighten their grip at the top of the league standings, amassing 70 points from 26 matches, 13 points clear of second placed Simba SC, who have 56 points but four games in hand.
The gap gives Yanga a strong cushion as they aim to defend their title successfully.
For Fountain Gate, the defeat highlighted their ongoing defensive struggles.
Among the teams that have conceded the most goals this season, they were no match for a high-flying Yanga side that also boasts the best attacking record in the league.
The match turned into a harsh lesson for the youthful Fountain Gate squad, who struggled to keep up with the tempo and tactical discipline of their opponents.
Coach Hamdi made no significant changes to his lineup, a move that reflected his growing trust in the squad.
Yanga’s players exhibited excellent chemistry and composure, controlling possession from the backline through midfield to attack.
Their passing game characterized by short, precise exchanges kept Fountain Gate chasing shadows throughout.
Yanga’s effectiveness extended beyond possession.
Their pressing game, especially after losing the ball, was exceptional.
Every time they lost possession, they applied immediate pressure, often winning the ball back within seconds.
That high-intensity approach allowed them to sustain attacks and forced Fountain Gate into a defensive shell for most of the match.
In the second half, Yanga didn’t necessarily change their strategy, but they increased the speed of their ball circulation.
This helped them penetrate Fountain Gate’s defensive lines with more ease and frequency.
The individual brilliance of players like Mzize, Aziz Ki, and Chama, combined with their teamwork, made the difference and ultimately shaped the final scoreline.
Yanga played like a well-oiled machine.
Every department was solid from the composed defenders, to the dominating midfielders, and the clinical forwards.
With the league entering its final stretch, Yanga are positioning themselves perfectly for another championship run.
