Kenyan international Corazone Aquino failed to convert a penalty as Simba Queens suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa (JKT) Queens in the Tanzanian Women’s Premier League. The victory momentarily took JKT to the summit of the league after their first win of the season with a number of teams set to play on Wednesday. Ulinzi Stars are still a work in progress – MwalalaJKT look on course for their third title after an impressive start to the season and look to become the record league champions as they are currently locked on two titles each with Simba. Simba had a bright start to the game and were rewarded for their efforts in the 23rd minute when skipper Opah Clement held her nerve to convert a penalty.Their lead did not last long as Etto Mlenzi restored parity for JKT three minutes after the half hour mark to open her season’s account.##NAJAVA_MECA_6871887##JKT were however not done as they went into the half time break leading 2-1 courtesy of a goal from Fatuma Swalehe just before the break. Simba pushed for an equalizer in the second half but they just did not have the luck as JKT managed to stand tall at everything that was thrown at them. The reigning league champions were handed a route back into the tie when the referee pointed to the spot but Aquino could not hold her nerve as she missed the penalty 10 minutes from time. Ex England manager handed new role at Asike’s club in SwedenSimba Queens head coach Charles Lukula had some stern words for his charges are he claimed that some of them were ‘lazy’ in the game. “I am very disappointed with the attitude of the players because we would have got at least a point. I have no kind words for players who are lazy. I am going to change their attitudes. If not, maybe I will remain with a few players,” said Lukula.
