Zimamoto SC secured a commanding 2-0 win over Mwembe Makumbi City FC in the Zanzibar Premier League on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City. Two first-half goals from Ali Mohamed Suleiman and Yusuf Juma Hamad gave the home side a comfortable victory and extended their unbeaten run to four matches.

Match Overview

The Zanzibar Premier League clash drew a lively crowd to the Amaan Stadium, with Zimamoto SC looking to assert their title credentials against a Mwembe Makumbi City side that had impressed in recent weeks. The visitors from Pemba arrived with a reputation for stubborn defending, but they were undone by two moments of quality before the half-hour mark.

Zimamoto started on the front foot, pressing high and forcing early corners. Their dominance paid off in the 18th minute when Ali Mohamed Suleiman rifled a shot into the roof of the net from the edge of the box. Ten minutes later, Yusuf Juma Hamad doubled the lead with a glancing header from a pinpoint cross. Mwembe Makumbi City improved after the break but rarely threatened the home goalkeeper.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Goal! Ali Mohamed Suleiman controls a loose ball and smashes it past the goalkeeper from 12 yards.
• 28th minute: Goal! Yusuf Juma Hamad heads home a cross from the left flank.
• 41st minute: Mwembe Makumbi City’s best chance – a free-kick is tipped over the bar.
• 58th minute: Zimamoto almost add a third, but the striker is denied by a last-ditch tackle.
• 76th minute: The visitors hit the side-netting after a rare break.
• 88th minute: Zimamoto goalkeeper Hassan Mwinyi makes a smart save to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Zimamoto SC lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with the front three interchanging positions to pull apart Mwembe Makumbi City’s back four. The midfield trio controlled the tempo, winning second balls and quickly recycling possession. The home side’s high pressing was particularly effective in the first half, forcing turnovers in dangerous areas.

Mwembe Makumbi City, by contrast, struggled to string passes together. Their 4-5-1 shape was designed to frustrate, but once they conceded the early goal, they were forced to push higher, leaving spaces behind. Zimamoto’s second goal came directly from exploiting that space, with a quick transition from defence to attack. In the second half, the visitors switched to a 4-4-2 but lacked the creativity to unlock a well-organised Zimamoto defence.

Standout Players

• Ali Mohamed Suleiman (Zimamoto SC): Opened the scoring with a clinical finish and was a constant menace with his movement.
• Yusuf Juma Hamad (Zimamoto SC): Scored the second and dominated the aerial duels, winning eight headers.
• Hassan Mwinyi (Zimamoto SC): Kept a clean sheet with three important saves, including a late stop to deny a consolation goal.

Season Impact

The victory moves Zimamoto SC up to second place in the Zanzibar Premier League table, two points behind leaders KMKM FC with a game in hand. Mwembe Makumbi City remain in ninth, just three points above the relegation zone, and will need to improve quickly to avoid a relegation battle.

Zimamoto’s next match is a tough away trip to Malindi FC, while Mwembe Makumbi City host Jang’ombe Boys in a crucial six-pointer. For Zimamoto, the title race is heating up, and this authoritative performance sends a clear message to their rivals.