Tanzania, Aug. 17 -- Dar es Salaam. Simba SC made a winning start to their Mainland Tanzania Premier League campaign yesterday after defeating Kagera Sugar 2-0 at Kaitaba Stadium in Bukoba.

The victory puts Simba among the early winners after the opening round of matches, with the club immediately signalling their intention to challenge for the title this season. Simba broke the deadlock shortly before half-time when Ismael Olivier Toure headed home in the 45th minute following a well-delivered corner from Libasse Gueye.

The visitors maintained their advantage after the break before Ellie Mpanzu doubled the lead in the 71st minute following a well-worked attacking move. Kagera Sugar tried to respond, creating pressure as they searched f...