The 2025–26 Tanzanian Women's Premier League is the 10th season of the Tanzanian Women's Premier League, the top flight of women's association football in Tanzania.[1] It is the first season with new format of 12 teams.[2] The competition is run by the Tanzania Football Federation.[3][4][5]
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 November 2025 – 28 May 2026 |
| Matches | 63 |
| Goals | 161 (2.56 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jeanine Mukandayisenga (15 goals) |
| Biggest home win | JKT Queens 6–0 Bilo FC (12 December 2025) JKT Queens 6–0 Mashujaa Queens (27 December 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Geita Queens 0–4 Fountain Princess (19 November 2025) Ceasiaa Queens 0–4 Yanga Princess (2 January 2026) |
| Highest scoring | Fountain Princess 4–5 Yanga Princess (13 January 2026) |
| Longest winning run | 6 matches Simba Queens |
| Longest unbeaten run | 11 matches Simba Queens |
| Longest winless run | 8 matches Ceasiaa Queens |
| Longest losing run | 4 matches Ceasiaa Queens |
| All statistics correct as of 28 January 2026. | |
JKT Queens entered the season as defending champions.[6](4st title crown overall) in the previous season.[7][8][9]
Teams
editThe league consisted of 12 teams; the top 10 teams from the previous season, and two promoted.[10]
Locations
editStadiums
edit- Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Girls | Mwanza (Nyamagana) | Nyamagana Stadium | 20,000 |
| Bilo Queens | Mwanza | CCM Kirumba Stadium | 35,000 |
| Bunda Queens | Dar es Salaam (Ilala) | Karume Memorial Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ceasiaa Queens | Iringa | Samora Stadium | 1,000 |
| Fountain Gate Princess | Manyara (Babati) | Tanzanite Kwaraa | 10,000 |
| Geita Queens | Geita | Samora Stadium | 10,000 |
| JKT Queens | Dar es Salaam (Mbweni) | Major General Isamuhyo Stadium | 15,000 |
| Mashujaa Queens | Dar es Salaam (Kigamboni) | TFF Technical Center | 3,000 |
| Ruangwa Queens | Lindi (Ruangwa) | Majaliwa Stadium | 20,000 |
| Simba Queens | Dar es Salaam (Kariakoo) | KMC Complex | 10,000 |
| Tausi FC | Dar es Salaam | KMC Complex | 10,000 |
| Yanga Princess | Dar es Salaam (Kariakoo) | Chamazi Stadium | 10,000 |
League table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simba Queens | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 2 | +23 | 31 | Qualification for the CAF W–Champions League |
| 2 | Yanga Princess | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 10 | +24 | 30 | Qualification for the Samia Cup |
| 3 | JKT Queens | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 3 | +21 | 20 | |
| 4 | Alliance Girls | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 19 | |
| 5 | Fountain Gate Princess | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 17 | |
| 6 | Mashujaa Queens | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 13 | |
| 7 | Tausi FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 11[a] | |
| 8 | Bunda Queens | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 9[b] | |
| 9 | Geita Queens | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 22 | −15 | 9 | |
| 10 | Ceasiaa Queens | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 8 | |
| 11 | Ruangwa Queens | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 18 | −15 | 4 | Relegation to the W–Regional Champions league |
| 12 | Bilo Queens | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 22 | −20 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 January 2026. Source: Tanzania Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored 6) Away goals scored
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head goal difference; 5) Head-to-head goals scored 6) Away goals scored
Notes:
Results
editEach team plays each other twice (22 matches each), once at home and once away.
Results by round
editUpdated to match(es) played on 14 November 2025. Source: Tanzania Football Federation
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Season statistics
editTop scorers
edit- As of 13 January 2026
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanga Princess | 15 | |
| 2 | Simba Queens | 10 | |
| 3 | JKT Queens | 7 | |
| 4 | Simba Queens | 6 | |
| 5 | Yanga Princess | ||
| 6 | Simba Queens | ||
| 7 | Fountain Princess | 5 | |
| 8 | Mashujaa Queens | ||
| 9 | JKT Queens | ||
| 10 | Fountain Princess | ||
Hat-tricks
edit| Key | |
|---|---|
| 4 | Player scored four goals |
| 5 | Player scored five goals |
| 6 | Player scored six goals |
| † | Player scored hat-trick as a substitute |
| Player | For | Against | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simba Queens | Bilo FC | 4–0(H) | 14 November 2025 | |
| Mashujaa Queens | Geita Queens | 4–1(H) | 17 December 2025 | |
| JKT Queens | Mashujaa Queens | 6–0(H) | 27 December 2025 | |
| Yanga Princess | Mashujaa Queens | 4–1(H) | 7 January 2026 | |
| Yanga Princess | Fountain Princess | 5–4(A) | 13 January 2026 | |
| Simba Queens | Geita Queens | 4–0(H) | 26 January 2026 | |
TFF Awards
editMonthly awards
edit| Month | Coach of the Month | Player of the Month | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Club | Player | Club | |
| December | Simba Queens | JKT Queens | ||
| January | Yanga Princess | Yanga Princess | ||
References
edit- ↑ "Tanzania women's premier league season 2026-2025/2026 kicks-off". 11 November 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ratiba ya Ligi Kuu ya Wanawake Tanzania (TWPL) 2025/2026" (in Swahili). diramakini.co.tz.
- ↑ Leo, Spoti (12 October 2025). "Karia:Ligi Kuu Wanawake Msimu huu itakuwa ngumu" (in Swahili). spotileo.co.tz. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ↑ Ayubu, Sererya (20 May 2025). "Utofauti wa JKT Queens, Simba Queens kubeba ubingwa leo uko hapa" (in Swahili). Mwananchi Communications. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ligi ya wanawake kuanza leo" (in Swahili). pmtv.co.tz.
- ↑ Cecafa, Admin (21 May 2025). "JKT Queens win Tanzania Women's Premier League". cecafaonline.com. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ↑ "JKT Queens win title on goal difference". tanzania.eu.com. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "JKT Queens clinch 2024–25 TWPL title". dailynews.co.tz. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ↑ "JKT Queens yaivua Simba Ubingwa WPL" (in Swahili). mwananchi.co.tz.
- ↑ "Bingwa WPL anaanza kutafutwa leo" (in Swahili). mwanaspoti.co.tz.