DAR ES SALAAM, June 5 -- THE national womens football team, Twiga Stars Head Coach Bakari Shime has heaped praise on his sides impressive run-in recent friendlies, describing the back-to-back victories against Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a crucial tactical litmus test that his squad passed with flying colours.

Speaking with visible pride following the second triumph, Shime highlighted the progress made across key areas of the pitch, noting a significant uptick in defensive structure and wing efficiency, two facets he believes were instrumental in securing consecutive wins.

“We fielded four defenders and a single defensive midfielder, and I must say, the flanks have transformed and theyre now bursting with real pace,&...