The Tanzania U-20 Women’s National Team made a statement of intent in their quest for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, cruising to a 4–0 first-leg victory over Angola at the Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam on Sunday.

From the first whistle, the Tanzanian ladies pressed high and dominated possession, forcing Angola deep into their own half. The breakthrough arrived in the 21st minute when Diana William’s powerful run through the middle earned a penalty after she was fouled by Merly Guimarães. Winfrida Gerald stepped up and calmly dispatched the spot-kick into the top corner.

Six minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage. Hasnath Ubamba intercepted a loose pass in midfield and quickly released Jamila Rajabu, whose perfectly weighted ball found Winfrida again. The striker controlled brilliantly, beat her marker, and slotted low past Angolan goalkeeper Maria Muecalia for her brace.

Angola’s best chance came in the 31st minute when Maria Vieira’s free kick rattled the crossbar, but goalkeeper Zulfa Makau kept her clean sheet intact with several sharp stops.

After the break, Tanzania tightened their grip. Hasnath Ubamba curled a superb free kick into the net in the 54th minute, before sealing the emphatic win with another set-piece strike late on—her second of the match and Tanzania’s fourth.

The resounding victory places Tanzania in a commanding position heading into the return leg in Angola this Saturday. A draw, or any win, will see them advance to the next round of qualifiers.