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AFC Leopards beat Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in tightly-contested FKF Premier League match

AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars FC in action in a FKF Premier League match on at Nyayo Stadium, on Sunday, January 7, 2024. (Photo: FKF Premier League/Twitter)

By Paul Aginnah | Sunday, January 7, 2024

Clifton Miheso was the game's standout player, earning the title of Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the just concluded match.

In a tightly contested match at Nyayo Stadium, AFC Leopards SC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars FC.

The deciding goal came early in the 11th minute, as Musa Oundo's strike proved to be the difference for AFC Leopards.

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Clifton Miheso was the game's standout player, earning the title of Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the just concluded match.

Meanwhile, Hassan Beja made a memorable attempt, skillfully maneuvering past an Ulinzi Stars player before narrowly missing the target with a shot at goal.

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During the match, AFC Leopards' coach, Thomas Trucha, made a strategic double substitution, with Emmanuel Lwangu and Brian Yakhama joining the action instead of Maxwell Otieno and Randy Bakari. The two changes played a pivotal role in shaping the game's outcome.

Today's victory propels AFC Leopard to position 12 with 18 points in the ongoing FKF premier league.