As Yanga settled for a goalless draw against JKT Tanzania yesterday, all eyes are now on Simba as they face Tanzania Prisons today in an NBC Tanzania Premier League match at KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam.
The outcome of this crucial 90-minute showdown will determine whether Simba overtakes Yanga at the top of the league standings.
In their first-round encounter, Simba secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya.
A win today would propel them to the summit with 47 points, surpassing Yanga, who currently have 46.
This season has seen an intense title race between the two arch-rivals, each determined to dominate the league standings.
Simba’s Media and Communications Manager, Ahmed Ally, downplayed league positions, emphasizing that performance on the pitch will be the deciding factor.
"This is not the same Tanzania Prisons we faced in the first round when we won. They have undergone significant changes," he said.