By Victoria Godfrey
Yanga Veterans have been crowned champions of the Community Shield after an intense match held at KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Yanga claimed victory with a 4-2 win on penalties following a goalless draw during regular time.
The match served as the opening game for the 2025 National Veterans League, featuring former players from various football teams across the country.
The first half ended with neither team finding the back of the net, with the scoreboard reading 0-0.
In the second half, both teams pressed hard, but neither managed to score, resulting in the game being decided by penalties.
Yanga Veterans Squad: Benjamini Haule, Mzee Abdallah, Anwar Awadh, Oscar Joshua, Stephano Asangalwisye, Juma Seif, Deogratious Lucas, Kibwana Matokeo, Abdi Kasim, Abubakari Twaha.
Simba Veterans Squad: Amani Simba, Lubigisa Lubigisa, Juma Jadu, Victor Costa, Mustapha Hoza, Henry Joseph, Nico Nyagawa, Bitta John, Haruna Moshi, Musa Mgosi.
