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Africa-Press<\/a> – Tanzania<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Tanzania Women Soccer team Twiga Stars have clinched the 2021 COSAFA Women\u2019s Championship after thrashing their Malawian counterparts 1-0 at Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa this evening.<\/p>\n

It was Enekia Kasonga who broke the deadlock in the 64th minute after both side failed to convert myriad of chances created in the first half.<\/p>\n

Apart from lifting the trophy, Twiga Stars hold unbeaten record in this year\u2019s competition as they sailed to the semifinals with 9 points after securing three consecutive wins in group B.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Tanzania under 20 Women team sealed a 2-0 victory over Eritrea in the FIFA under 20 Women\u2019s World Cup qualifiers 2022 at Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n

Irene Kisisa and Protas Mbunda headed home crucial victory needed by hosts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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