Ahoua, Kibu shine as Simba demolish Dodoma Jiji, closing gap on Yanga
What you need to know:
- Following this emphatic win, Yanga remain at the top of the table with 58 points, just one ahead of Simba, with both teams having played 22 matches.
Dar es Salaam. Simba SC made a resounding return to the NBC Premier League with a dominant 6-0 victory over Dodoma Jiji FC at the KMC Complex on March 14, 2025.
Jean Ahoua and Kibu Denis each bagged a brace, while Elie Mpanzu and Steven Mukwala added one goal apiece, helping the Msimbazi giants close the gap on league leaders Yanga SC.
Following this emphatic win, Yanga remain at the top of the table with 58 points, just one ahead of Simba, with both teams having played 22 matches.
Ahoua’s goals also propelled him to the top of the league’s scoring chart, surpassing Yanga’s Prince Dube and Clement Mzize, who each have 10 goals.
Match summary
Simba started the match with high intensity, taking an early lead in the 16th minute when Elie Mpanzu fired home a powerful shot from Kibu’s assist.
Ahoua doubled the advantage in the 21st minute before adding another in first-half stoppage time (45+1), finishing off excellent passes from Mohammed “Tshabalala” Hussein and Kibu Dennis.
At halftime, Simba led 3-0, and they continued their dominance in the second half. Mukwala netted the fourth goal just a minute after the restart (46’), courtesy of a Mpanzu assist.
Kibu then sealed the rout with goals in the 54th and 65th minutes, making him directly involved in four of Simba’s six goals.
Mukwala’s goal was his ninth of the season, putting him level with Singida Black Stars’ Elvis Rupia.
Dodoma Jiji struggle
Dodoma Jiji FC struggled to make an impact, failing to create clear chances against Simba’s well-organized defense. Goalkeeper Ally Salim started between the posts before being replaced by Hussein Abel in the second half.
Dodoma’s top scorer, Paul Peter, who has seven goals, showed determination, but his team’s defense was porous, allowing Simba’s attackers too much space. Goalkeeper Allain Ngeleka was forced into multiple saves as Simba continued to press forward.
Despite Coach Mecky Mexime making several substitutions, including introducing Abdi Banda, Dodoma Jiji could not withstand Simba’s relentless pressure.
This defeat marks Dodoma Jiji’s heaviest loss since their promotion to the top flight. It is also Simba’s biggest league win of the season, surpassing Yanga’s two 6-1 victories over KenGold and KMC at the same KMC Complex Stadium.
