The tournament between Yanga SC and Simba SC is known as the Kariakoo Derby, a battle for the Muungano Cup as these "matches " vie for the championship.
Yanga SC enters this game as the defending champions, while their rivals, Simba SC, are eager to dethrone them.
It's worth noting that Yanga SC has achieved victory in all their matches played in the Muungano Cup, scoring a total of 6 goals and conceding just one against Azam FC.
In both of those matches, the Man of the Match award went to a Yanga SC player; Shekhan Khamis earned it in their 4-0 win over Muembe Makumbi, while Duke Abuya claimed the honor in their 2-1 victory against Azam FC.
They face off against Simba SC, who have also secured a total of four goals in two matches over 180 minutes, with results of 1-0 against Mafunzo and 3-0 against Mlandege FC.