Sigh of relief as Baraza registers first win of the season in Tanzania

Pamba Jiji FC head coach Francis Baraza finally has reason to breathe a sigh of relief after his side secured their first victory of the Tanzania Premier League season with a commanding 4-0 win over Geita Gold on Thursday, 8 October afternoon.The Mwanza-based outfit, home to Kenyan quartet Shapan Oyugi, Brian Eshianda, Stephen Ochieng and John Ochieng, produced a dominant display at the CCM Kirumba Stadium to halt a six-match winless run and revive their campaign.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenyan duo of Oyugi and John were named in the starting lineup as Pamba took to the pitch determined to end their difficult start to the campaign.Pamba needed just 14 minutes to break the deadlock, with Henry Lutonja finding the back of the net to give the hosts an early advantage.The hosts quickly doubled their lead three minutes later when Deogratius Mafie struck to make it 2-0, putting Pamba firmly in control before the break.Harambee Stars-eligible defender signs pro contract with Nottingham ForestGeita attempted to respond after falling two goals behind, but Pamba's defence held firm as the visitors struggled to create clear opportunities in the remainder of the opening half.Baraza's charges returned from the interval with the same attacking intent and extended their advantage in the 61st minute through Zabona Mayombya.With Geita Gold unable to find a way back into the contest, Pamba continued to push for more goals and were rewarded 11 minutes from time when substitute Diomande Idris completed the rout with the fourth goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017192##The emphatic victory brings welcome relief to Baraza, who had endured a difficult start to the campaign. Pamba entered the day's fixture without a win since the season commenced , managing only two draws during that run.The poor sequence had left the Mwanza side sitting bottom of the 16 team league standings and increased the pressure on the experienced Kenyan tactician to turn their fortunes around.The comprehensive victory, however, provides Pamba with their first maximum points of the campaign and lifts them one place to four points as they begin the task of rebuilding momentum.McCarthy plays down Kenya's chances of winning AFCON 2027The result also gives Baraza's side a timely boost after a challenging opening phase, with the coach now expected to use the victory as a foundation for a stronger run in the matches ahead.Pamba will be hoping Thursday's commanding performance marks the beginning of a turnaround as they look to climb further up the league standings and move away from the relegation danger that has characterised their opening weeks of the season when they next take on Fountain Gate.Government expresses confidence in 2027 AFCON alternative stadium timely completion

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