After being knocked out of the CRDB Federation Cup by Mbeya City, Mtibwa Sugar’s Head Coach, Awadh Juma Maniche, said the team is now focusing on the upcoming NBC Championship match.
Mtibwa Sugar will play against Stand United on March 17 at CCM Kambarage Stadium in Shinyanga.
Maniche explained that the team’s preparations are focused on the next league match, which is important for deciding which teams will be promoted to the NBC Premier League next season.
“My players played well and followed instructions over 90% in our match against Mbeya City. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on our side, and we lost,” he said.
“I congratulate Mbeya City, they played better. Now, we are focusing on the NBC League and our next opponents,” he added.
Mtibwa Sugar is currently at the top of the standings with 54 points, closely followed by Mbeya City and Stand United, who both have 46 points, based on goal difference, after playing 22 matches each.
