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| Yanga is expected faces Simba at New Amaan Complex, with Yanga aiming to extend their winning streak. |
The match between Yanga and Simba is set to take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the New Amaan Complex Stadium in Zanzibar.
This game arrives at a time when Yanga enters with an impressive record against their rivals, having won the last six consecutive matches in the Kariakoo Derby.
In those six games, Yanga triumphed with scores of 5-1, 2-1, 1-0, 1-0, 2-0, and 1-0 against Simba, clearly demonstrating their dominance in recent years.
These statistics put significant pressure on Simba, who will step onto the field needing to break this streak and restore their pride in front of their fans.
The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) referees' committee has appointed Nassoro Mwinchui as the center referee for this clash, assisted by Kassim Mpanga and Hamdan Said, with Ramadhani Kayoko serving as the fourth official.
The history of this derby, which began in 1965, carries many significant events, some of which remain unbroken to this day.
Among those records is that of Abdallah Kibadeni from Simba, who scored three goals in the 1977 derby, being the only player to achieve a 'hat-trick' in the history of this match.
In that game, Simba won with a score of 6-0, with additional goals scored by Jumanne Hassan, who netted two, and one own goal by Yanga's defender, Seleman Sanga.
Furthermore, in 2013 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Yanga once led 3-0 before Simba equalized, resulting in a thrilling 3-3 draw that captivated many fans.
Also, in 1996 at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, the two teams ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw, one of the highest-scoring matches in the history of this derby.
Despite the records and statistics, the Kariakoo derby is known for its unpredictable outcomes.
Yanga will enter the field aiming to continue their recent dominance, while Simba seeks a victory to restore hope and break the streak of six consecutive losses. This will be a pressure-filled match for Simba, who have not defeated Yanga in a long time. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see who will be smiling after 90 minutes at the Amaan Complex in Zanzibar.