TMA Stars head coach Mohammed Ismail acknowledged the strong opposition from Simba ahead of the encounter.

Football analysts and legal experts have criticized the ruling as a dangerous precedent.

The much-anticipated Tanzania Mainland Premier League clash between traditional arch-rivals Yanga and Simba, scheduled for today has been postponed indefinitely.

The much-anticipated Tanzania Mainland Premier League clash between traditional arch-rivals Young Africans (Yanga) and Simba, scheduled for today has been postponed indefinitely.

Simba management alleged that they were blocked from training at the stadium by Yanga security personnel, despite efforts to have the regulation enforced. In a statement issued in the early hours of March 8, 2025, Simba clarified that their decision was made in response to the breach of regulations

Despite the fact that there are three possible results—win, lose, or draw—football fans will also get a clearer picture of which team is in a better position to win this season's title based on the current league standings

The clock is ticking, and anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Tanzania's most heated football rivalry prepares to take center stage.

This will be Arajiga’s fifth time officiating a match between Yanga and Simba.

If Yanga wins, they will extend their tally to 61 points, creating a seven-point gap over Simba, who still has a game in hand.

Football fans willonce again witness one of the most anticipated fixtures in Tanzanian football history as Yanga host their arch-rivals, Simba SC, on Saturday.