Uganda Cranes forward Steven Mukwala played a pivotal role in Simba’s narrow 1-0 win over JKT Tanzania on Monday evening, as the Tanzania Premier League title race intensified.
Mukwala delivered a precise cross that was met by Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma, who struck home the only goal of the match just before halftime.
The assist was a key moment in an otherwise tightly contested game, with Simba grinding out a result amid a congested fixture schedule.
The victory, Simba’s second in a demanding stretch of four matches in twelve days, keeps the club firmly in the chase for the Ligi Kuu Bara title.
The Reds now sit second on the table with 63 points from 24 games, trailing arch-rivals Young Africans by seven points but with two games in hand.
Mukwala’s consistent attacking contributions have added depth to Simba’s frontline as they aim to reclaim domestic dominance while juggling CAF Confederation Cup commitments.
Simba are set to return to action on Thursday when they host Pamba Jiji at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
