DAR ES SALAAM (Interstat) — Iddy Nado and Feisal Salum each scored a goal to lift Azam FC to a 2-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Azam Football Club Sports Complex.

The match was the season opener for both sides in the Ligi Kuu Bara, Tanzania’s top professional football league. Azam FC improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Tanzania Prisons fell to 0-1 in both categories.

Nado opened the scoring in the 62nd minute after receiving an assist from substitute Kelvin Sengati. Sengati, who entered the match during the second half, was shown a yellow card in the 63rd minute. Salum added the second goal later in the second half to seal the result for the home side.

The first half was a tight, defensive affair with few clear chances for either team. Azam FC gradually seized control after halftime, with Salum and Nado asserting themselves in midfield. The home side’s backline stayed organized and prevented Tanzania Prisons from registering a shot on target that would test the goalkeeper. Tanzania Prisons attempted to push forward after falling behind but could not breach the Azam FC defense.

Feisal Salum, a midfielder, and Iddy Nado, also a midfielder, were the standout performers for the winners. Sengati’s assist off the bench highlighted his impact as a substitute, though his late yellow card offered a blemish on an otherwise effective outing. The caution was the only booking of the match.

The contest drew a lively crowd at the complex, which served as the backdrop for Azam FC’s first home fixture of the season. The team looked to build early momentum in the league campaign. For Tanzania Prisons, the defeat marked a challenging start as they seek to adjust to the new season’s demands.

The Ligi Kuu Bara features a competitive field of clubs from across Tanzania. The victory gave Azam FC a strong opening to their pursuit of league honors, while Tanzania Prisons will aim to regroup ahead of their next match.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Azam FC 1, Tanzania Prisons 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Azam FC with an 87.10 percent probability to win.