Kenyan internationals Kenneth Muguna and Joash Onyango endured contrasting fortunes in Tanzania on Sunday evening when their respective teams, Azam and Simba, contested for a spot in the final of the Azam Federation Cup.In what was a crucial match for the two giants in their bid of keeping alive their chances at winning silverware this season, it is Muguna’s side who reigned supreme as they recorded a 2-1 victory at the Nangwanda Sijaona Stadium.TUMETINGA FAINALI ASFC KIBABE!FULL TIME! Azam FC 2-1 Simba SCLusajo ⚽️Dube ⚽️#weareazamfc #timuborabidhaabora pic.twitter.com/QeUl8OGUwy— Azam FC (@azamfc) May 7, 2023 The ice cream makers were the first to take the lead through Lusajo Mwaikenda who found the back of the net on the 23rd minute.That goal did not last long however as Malian midfielder Sadio Kanoute headed in a free header at the back post from a Saidi Ntibazonkiza free kick to restore parity just five minutes later as the game went into the half time break level.With fifteen minutes left on the clock, Prince Dube ensured Azam would book their ticket to the final as he scored the match winning goal that got the job done.#NusuFainaliASFC Goli la ushindi ni Prince Dube na goli lake la tatu dhidi ya Simba msimu huu. FT: Azam 2-1 Simba. Je, hapa tatizo nani? #AzamSports1HD #ASFC #AzamSportsFederationCup #MzizimaDerby #ASFCMtwara #AzamvsSimba #AzamFC #SimbaSC #AzamSimba #ASFCSemiFinal pic.twitter.com/PkT6M6oQ6X— Azam TV (@azamtvtz) May 7, 2023 With the outcome, Azam will face either holders Young Africans or Singida Big Stars in the finals of the contest.The duo are set to settle their differences at Liti Stadium in Singida for the second last four clash of the competition.It is a good moment for the Chamazi based side who eye to finish the campaign with a silverware in their cupboard.This season, in three meetings between Azam versus Simba in all competitions, the latter have cherished two wins while the other fixture ended in a draw.Azam TV to air Mashemeji Derby and Tusker, Kariobangi Sharks clashesElsewhere, Erick Ouma’s AIK were made to wait for a second victory this season after going down 3-1 against log leading Malmo in the Swedish top flight.In the game that saw the marauding Harambee Stars left back miss out, Malmo came from behind to snatch all the three points at the Eleda Stadion.This is after Omar Faraj gave AIK an early lead with a converted penalty in the eighth minute but Malmo only needed two points to draw level as Stefano Holmquist netted the equalizer.Ny match – ny seger! #MFFAIK | 3–1 pic.twitter.com/Li6e8yT2m5— Malmö FF (@Malmo_FF) May 7, 2023 Two more goals from Sebastian Nanasi and Anders Christiansen completed the comeback as Malmo maintained their perfect start to the season while AIK’s winless streak extended to four games (2D 2L), a result that leaves them occupying the relegation places early on.In Rwanda, Rayon Sport, home to Kenyan international Paul Were lost further ground in their quest for the title as they were handed a 1-3 defeat at home by Gorilla.Despite taking an early lead when Musa Esenu scored in the ninth minute, a brace from Simeon Iradukunda and Onesme Twizerimana’s strike completed the turnaround for Gorilla.Johnathan McKinstry: The gutsy Northern Irishman daring to return Gor Mahia to its glory days
