Police Tanzania moved a step closer to securing a place in next season's NBC Premier League after cruising to a commanding 4-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons in the first leg of the promotion/relegation playoff played yesterday.
The goals came from Juhudu Philemon, Tariq Seif, Tatizo Shem, and Emanuel Mpuka as Police Tanzania delivered a dominant attacking display, controlling the match from start to finish.
The emphatic result gives Police Tanzania a significant advantage heading into the second leg, scheduled for July 16, 2026. Tanzania Prisons will host the return fixture and must overturn a four-goal deficit to keep their Premier League survival hopes alive.
For Tanzania Prisons, the heavy defeat leaves them with a daunting task in the second leg. Meanwhile, Police Tanzania need only protect their comfortable lead to secure promotion to the NBC Premier League for the 2026/27 season.
