Azam FC 2–1 Pamba Jiji: Match Report — Tanzania Premier League

Azam FC began their Tanzania Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a resilient Pamba Jiji side on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at the Chamazi Complex. The hosts dominated early proceedings, controlling the tempo and probing the visiting defense with neat interplay, but it was Pamba Jiji who demonstrated immense tactical discipline to keep the scoreline level during a pulsating first half of football.

The match exploded into life before the interval as both teams traded blows in a frenetic spell of action. Azam broke the deadlock with a brilliantly constructed goal that sent the home faithful into raptures, only for Pamba Jiji to show remarkable character and equalize before the referee blew for halftime, leaving the score delicately poised at 1-1 as the players headed down the tunnel.

After the restart, Azam FC manager rang the tactical changes to inject fresh impetus into the attack, and the pressure eventually told in the second half. The decisive moment arrived courtesy of a clinical finish that pierced the Pamba Jiji backline, securing all three points for the Ice Cream Makers and ensuring a winning start to their domestic league ambitions.