Azam FC have been held to a 1-1 draw by Biashara Mara United in a Tanzania Mainland League match played on Monday.
Ayoub Lyanga opened the scoring for the visitors before Timothy Owenga levelled matters for the home side.
The Ice-cream Makers came into the match hoping to give interim coach Vivier Bahati a positive outcome after Aristica Cioaba's dismissal.
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Despite being away, the 2014 champions played well but struggled to finish the chances they created.
It all changed in the 20th minute - Obrey Chirwa miskicked the ball, but fortunately for him, it went into the right area.