Dodoma Jiji FC fought from behind to pip defending champions Young Africans (Yanga) 3-2 against and end their Tanzania Premier League unbeaten run on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at Airtel Stadium in Singida
Yanga midfielder and Ugandan import Allan Okello who had earlier been officially named the league’s Player of the Month for March after registering one goal and six assists in just three matches, playing a total of 320 minutes connected a cross from full-back Kouassi Yao to give the visitors an early 1-0 lead.
Dodoma equalised in the 28th minute through an own goal by Yanga captain Bakari Mwamnyeto after the defender accidentally turned a dangerous cross from Dodoma attacker Edgar William into his own net while attempting to clear the ball to allow the Tanzanian capital city based club back into the game.
Five minutes before halftime Yanga restored their lead through Okello,for his seventh goal of the NBC Premier League season for a 2-1 lead at the break.
The hosts equalised in the 90th minute through Mwana Kibuta, after receiving a pass from Gadiel Michael from the left side to make it 2-2 a crucial goal that ignited belief and shifted momentum to Dodoma Jiji.
Waziri Junior delivered the final blow, by finishing a clinical counter-attack after sprinting past Kouassi Yao before calmly beating goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga who had replaced an injured Djigui Diarra in added time to complete an unforgettable turnaround and send the home fans into wild celebration.
The result leaves the reigning champions at the top of the standings with 54 points from 23 matches, having recorded 16 wins, six draws and one defeat.
For Dodoma Jiji FC, the win lifted them to seventh place with 32 points from 23 matches and marking one of their most memorable comebacks of the season.
