Zanzibar’s Mlandege eject APR to storm Mapinduzi Cup final

Zanzibar Premier League side, Mlandege FC have stormed the final of the 2024 Mapinduzi Cup after ejecting APR FC on Tuesday.

The Mapinduzi Cup holders battled to a goalless draw after 90 minutes against the Rwanda giants, and managed to win 4-2 during spot-kicks at the Amaan Stadium.

APR, the Rwanda Premier League reigning champions had caused shock waves in the tournment ejecting Young Africans SC 3-1 at the quarter final stage.

Jaala Abdallah Salim, the Mlandege coach said he was happy the players had focused well and won the game. « APR was a strong team, but we organised our team well to counter them, « added happy Salim whose team has only won the trophy once.

Action will return on Wednesday when Tanzania Premier League sides Simba SC and Singida Fountain Gate FC clash in the second semi final. Simba SC who have lifted the trophy three times ejected Jamhuri SC 1-0, while Singida Fountain Gate FC saw off Azam FC 2-1 at the smei-final stage on Monday.

The Mapinduzi Cup is organised by the government of Zanzibar and the Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF). The 2024 tournament attracted 12 teams from Zanzibar, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi and Rwanda.