Yacouba Songne played a starring role as Yanga SC defeated their hosts Mwadui FC 5-0 at Sokoine Stadium to open a 10-point gap on top of the Tanzania Mainland League table.
The Burkinabe scored a brace and set up goals for Deus Kaseke and Tuisila Kisinda before Lamine Moro scored the fifth.
The 27-time champions came into the match as favourites owing to their good form in the league. They were facing their hosts who have struggled to get off the mark this season.
Timu ya Wananchi started the game on a high, pinning their opponents in their half.