As the Kariakoo Derby draws near, set to be played tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Yanga SC heads into the fierce encounter carrying a historic record that has not been witnessed in the Tanzania Premier League over the past 10 years.
In their most recent match against Dodoma Jiji FC, Yanga secured a dominant 5-0 victory. The final goal in that match was scored by Max Nzengeli, marking Yanga’s 81st goal of the 2024/25 season—a new record for the highest number of goals scored in 29 matches within the past decade.
In the last 10 years, no other team has reached this level of attacking efficiency and goal-scoring prowess in the league.
Title-Deciding Clash
Tomorrow’s derby is no ordinary match—it is an unofficial final for the NBC Premier League. This last game of the 2024/25 season brings together the top contenders in the title race:
In this decisive encounter, Yanga SC only needs a draw or a win to claim their fourth consecutive championship, while archrivals Simba SC must win to snatch the title.
The game is expected to be exceptional in intensity and drama, given the rich history, traditional rivalry between the clubs, and the high stakes of the league trophy.
Yanga SC approaches the Kariakoo Derby sitting at the top of the table, brimming with confidence and morale, with one clear mission: to finish the job and return the title to Jangwani.
Despite the propaganda being pushed by their rivals Simba—who did not show up for today’s press conference and are reportedly planning to skip the final pre-match meeting—it is certain that they will show up on the pitch on Wednesday.
Yanga's Media and Communications Manager, Ali Kamwe, has stated that Simba's actions are a strategy to affect the matchday revenue that Yanga might earn if the stadium is filled to capacity.
