Mbeya City secured a vital 2-0 victory over TRA United in an NBC Premier League match played on January 7 at the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium in Tabora Region.
The visitors took control of the contest in the 37th minute when Adily Buha calmly converted a penalty to give Mbeya City a deserved lead.
The goal proved decisive in the first half, with Mbeya City heading into the break 1-0 up after a disciplined performance.
Both sides returned for the second half with renewed instructions from their technical benches. TRA United stepped up the tempo early on, pushing forward in search of an equaliser, but their efforts were repeatedly thwarted by Mbeya City’s well-organised defence.
Mbeya City sealed the win in the 74th minute when Said Naushad struck the second goal, boosting the visitors’ confidence and allowing them to manage the remainder of the match with composure.
The final whistle confirmed a convincing away victory for Mbeya City, who walked away with all three points and strengthened their position in the league standings.