Red card curse haunts Simba in hard fought win over Singida
Simba SC defeated Singida Black Stars 2-1 to reach the top of the Mainland Tanzania Premier League table. Despite the win, the team is facing a disciplinary crisis after receiving their third red card in as many matches.
Why it matters
The recurring disciplinary issues pose a significant challenge for the coaching staff despite the team's strong performance on the field.
Dar es Salaam . Simba’s perfect start to the Mainland Tanzania Premier League season came with another disciplinary setback yesterday as they beat Singida Black Stars 2-1 at Airtel Singida Stadium on August 22, 2026.
The victory moved Simba to nine points from three matches and sent them to the top of the table, but Anthony Mligo’s late dismissal means the club have now had three players sent off in their opening three league games.
Mligo was shown a straight red card in the 84th minute after a Football Video Support (FVS) review found that he had stepped on the back of Singida forward Yusuph Khamis while the player was making an attacking run.
The incident was the latest in a worrying disciplinary trend for Simba, who have struggled to finish matches with a full complement of players.
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