Kenyan international Joash Onyango won the Mapinduzi Cup with Simba SC after a 1-0 victory over Kenneth Muguna’s Azam FC in a final staged at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Thursday.Despite the loss, Azam FC still remains the most successful side in the competition with four titles with this being the third time the two teams locked horns in the final.🏆 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🏆#MapinduziCup2022 #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/P5MtBJofet— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) January 13, 2022 The triumph in the competition however leaves Simba breathing down the necks of Azam as they now have three Mapinduzi Cups. Azam FC booked a place in the final after ousting Young African’s on penalties while Simba SC earned a slot in the finals after beating Namungo FC 2-0.Both Muguna and Joash were trusted with starting berths in the final with the former excelling in the competition after earning two Man of the Match awards.After a barren first half, the game sprung to life in the 67th minute when former Gor Mahia forward Meddie Kagere gave them a lead via the penalty spot.YESSSSSSSSSSS 🤩 #MapinduziCup2022 #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/7mKcrf8PEi— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) January 13, 2022 The penalty was protested by Azam players after former Sofapaka custodian Mathias Kigonya plated his foot on Ousmane Sakho’s chest after claiming a long ball.After claiming their first silverware of the season, Simba will now turn their attention to their league clash against Mbeya City while Azam will face Mbeya Kwanza.
