JKT see success in Premier League return

AFTER a flying return to the top flight league, JKT Tanzania Head Coach Malale Hamsini said they will work to ensure they have a long stay in the league.

Speaking with the Daily News, Malale hailed his players for the impressive performance in the Championship League that at the end enabled them to earn promotion with 63 points from 28-game outings.

Malale, who formerly coached Ndanda, JKT Ruvu, Police Tanzania, and Alliance said his team managed to win 20 matches, seal three draws and five losses.

He said his team managed to score  48 and conceded 19 goals.

He disclosed that they aim to build a strong and competitive team to overcome Premier League challenges.

Adding, he said the squad they are going to create is that capable of staying long in the league and capable of challenging other teams.

Adding, he said they look forward to having many friendly matches with the Premier League and Championship clubs as part of their build-up mission.

Meanwhile, the Tabora-based club Kitayosce who finished second with 60 points from  28- game outings, are also a force to reckon with after being promoted to the Premier League.

They qualified after winning 18 games, drawing in  six and losing  four matches. They have netted 46 and conceded 21 goals.

Pamba, who have been earnestly battling for promotion, are now placed third with 59 points from 28 outings. They have won 18 games, drawn five and lost five matches. They have netted 35 and conceded 20 goals.

According to regulations, two top-placed teams on the table seal direct promotion to the elite league; JKT Tanzania and Kitayosce earned a direct top-flight league promotion, while Pamba FC will gamble their chances to the elite league as the face Mashujaa in a playoff stage.

The Championship’s play-off winner will play against the loser of the Premier League play-off.