MAPINDUZI CUP
Simba SC fight back to dump Singida Fountain Gate out of Mapinduzi Cup
Simba SC have qualified for the 2024 Mapinduzi Cup final where they will face Cup holders Mlandege FC
The Tazania Premier League giants weer on the verge of defeat against Singida Fountain Gate FC, before Fabrice Ngoma netted equalizer to make it 1-1 in the seven minute of added time.
Elvis Rupia had given Singida Fountain Gate FC, last year’s runners-up the lead after only 11 minutes, but Simba SC didnot give up and continued to push forward before making it 1-1 at the Amaan Stadium on Wednesday.
Simba SC players sharper during the spot-kicks winning 3-2. It was all celebrations as the Simba SC fans as their players celebrated on the picth.
Simba will now face Mlandege FC in the final on Saturday at the Amaan Stadium.
The Mapinduzi Cup is organised by the government of Zanzibar together with the Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF). APR FC (Rwada), Jamus FC (South Sudan) and Burundi’s Vital’O were the guest sides that took part in the tournament this year.