Yanga SC have won their first Tanzania Mainland League match of the season after defeating Coastal Union 1-0 on Sunday.
The Mwinyi Zahera-led side have been under intense pressure by the fans to turn around their poor form domestically and abroad. On Thursday, the former champions were held to a 3-3 draw by Polisi Tanzania and had to bounce back on Sunday.
After a goalless first half, Abdulaziz Makame connected an Ally Ally cross in the 51st minute to hand his team what turned out to be the winner.
It was a welcome relief for the midfielder, who scored an unfortunate own goal to help Zambia's Zesco United defeat Yanga SC 2-1 and eliminate them from the Caf Champions League.