Yanga SC down archrivals Simba SC to win Mapinduzi Cup

Young Africans (Yanga SC) lifted the Mapinduzi Cup after beating archrivals Simba SC 4-3 at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Wednesday.

After a 0-0 draw at full-time, the cup champions had to be settled from the spot. Francis Kahata, Chris Mugalu, and Gadiel Michael scored for Simba as Meddie Kagere was denied by the woodwork while Joash Onyango’s effort was saved by Farouk Shikhalo.

Yanga scored their penalties via Tuisila Kisinda, Shaibu Abdalla, Zawadi Mauya and Saido Ntibazonkiza while Mukoko Tonombe was denied by Beno Kakolanya.

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