Mbeya City defeated Dodoma Jiji 2-0 in Match Round 2 of the Ligi Kuu Bara, with W. Mwani and Y. Seleman Mbegu scoring to secure all three points.
Mbeya City
Dodoma Jiji
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Mbeya City
Dodoma Jiji
Ball possession:
Mbeya City made the perfect start when Mwani found the net in the eighth minute to put the home side 1-0 ahead. The early goal gave Mbeya City control of the contest and left Dodoma Jiji with an uphill task.
Passes:
Dodoma Jiji attempted to respond, but Mbeya City held firm and protected their advantage until half-time.
Defense:
The hosts doubled their lead in the 72nd minute when Seleman Mbegu scored to make it 2-0. The goal effectively settled the match, with Mbeya City seeing out the remainder of the game to claim a clean-sheet victory.
Face-to-face:
The result gives Mbeya City an important boost early in the Ligi Kuu Bara campaign, while Dodoma Jiji will look to respond in their next fixture.
The last five games (including this match):
Top 5 Ligi kuu Bara scorers:
Line-ups:
Next games:
- Mbeya City will play with Mashujaa. August 23 at 13:00 (GMT), on Sokoine Stadium.
- Dodoma Jiji will play with Polisi Tanzania. August 25 at 17:30 (GMT), on Jamhuri Stadium.
