Aucho, Yanga is one win away from the title 

Aucho in action against Singida Bright Stars FC (courtesy)

STARS ABROAD Aucho, Yanga is one win away from the title 

Peter Tabu • 12:45 - 05.05.2023

The visitors scored both goals in the first half through Burkina Faso winger Stephen Aziz KI and Tanzanian forward Cement Mzize.

Young Africans edged closer to defending their Tanzanian Premier League title after beating Singida Big Stars FC 2-0 away at the Singida stadium on Tuesday.

The visitors scored both goals in the first half through Burkina Faso winger Stephen Aziz KI and Tanzanian forward Cement Mzize.

Uganda Cranes assistant captain Khalid Aucho managed 70 minutes before he was substituted as a precautionary measure.

The win meant Young Africans stretched their lead over arch-rivals Simba SC to seven points with three league games to spare, while Singida sit fourth on 51 points, two behind Azam FC in third position.

THE UGANDAN BATTLE

The meet-up also saw Ugandan compatriots Khalid Aucho meet up with Matia Lule (assistant coach), Steven Kiggundu Billy (Goalkeeper coach) and Shafik Batambuze (player), who all are at Singida Big Stars FC.

Kiggundu told Pulse Sports that it wasn’t a good display from his side, but they will get revenge in the cup when both teams meet up, adding that they also aim to win the league remaining games and finish third.

“Yes, Aucho got one over us, but it’s not done yet; we are meeting again in the domestic cup here in the semifinals, and we shall take revenge,” Kiggundu told Pulse Sports. 

“Our aim remains to win all our remaining three games so that we finish third.”

Singida Big Stars FC face KMC, Ruvu Shooting Stars and Namungo FC in their final three games. 

In contrast, Young Africans, who now only require a win to reclaim their league title, face Dodoma, Mbeya and Tanzania Prisons to wrap up the campaign.

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