Mbao FC assistant coach Abdulmutik Haji has blamed the Samora Stadium pitch in Iringa as the reason for their 3-0 defeat to Lipuli FC in the Mainland Premier League match played on Monday.
It was the first away defeat for Mbao, who have recently gained a reputation for being among the tough teams in the league. Haji said his team aimed to win the match but their plans didn’t work out.
The former Zanzibar Heroes and Ruvu Shooting tactician said his team played well but the pitch wasn’t good for them due to the ongoing heavy rains in Iringa.