Traditional rivals Young Africans (Yanga) and Simba SC settled for a 2-2 in a Tanzania Mainland Premier League Kariakoo derby clash at Dar es Salaam’s Major General Isamuhyo Stadium on May 3, 2026.
The 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) Most Valuable Player (MVP) between Senegal against Nigeria Senegalese ace Libase Gueye scored in just the second minute to stun the home crowd with a clinical finish for the opener.
Before Yanga could regroup, Simba struck again in the ninth minute through Clatous Chama after connecting with Ellie Mpanzu’s well-delivered pass.
Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube pulled one back for Yanga, by finishing from close range after Duke Abuya initiated an attacking move that breathed new life into the home side’.
Young Africans captain Bakari Mwamnyeto soared high to head home the equaliser from an attacking set-piece.
The result extends Yanga’s impressive unbeaten run in the current campaign. They now sit on 48 points after 20 matches leading the pack as Simba remain firmly in the title hunt with 43 points, also from 20 matches.
The two giants met for the third time in just two months, underlining the intensity of their rivalry this season.
Their first encounter on March 1st ended in a goalless draw at New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar, before Simba SC edged their rivals 1-0 in their most recent meeting last Wednesday in the Union Cup at the same venue.
The match was officiated by Moroccan referee Hamza El Fareq, assisted by Lahsen Agaou and Hamza Massiri.
