Live Updates: Kariakoo Dabi Simba SC vs Yanga SC NBC Premier League 2025/2026
Match Preview: The Derby That Stops a Nation
There is no fixture in East African football that carries more weight, more history, or more raw emotion than the Kariakoo Derby. On Sunday, 3 May 2026, Tanzanian football reaches its crescendo once again as Simba SC host arch-rivals Young Africans SC (Yanga) at the Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam, with the NBC Premier League title race providing the backdrop.
Simba SC officially announced affordable ticket prices for the match and kick-off is confirmed for 18:00 EAT. With both clubs locked in a title race and raw emotions simmering from their recent Muungano Cup final clash just days ago, this match has all the ingredients of an all-time classic.
NBC Premier League 2025/2026 Standings
With the league season approaching its conclusion on 29 May 2026, every point is critical. Here is how the table looks heading into this decisive encounter:
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanga SC | 19 | — | — | — | 47 |
| 2 | Simba SC | 18 | — | — | — | 39 |
Yanga lead the table by 8 points — a gap that, combined with their unbeaten record, makes them strong favourites to retain the championship. For Simba, a win today is mathematically necessary if they are to keep any title ambitions alive in the final weeks.
Head-to-Head Record
H2H Simba SC vs Yanga SC
- 5 Nov 2023 :NBC – Simba 1–5 Yanga
- 20 Apr 2024: NBC- Yanga 2–1 Simba
- 8 Ago 2024:Ngao ya Jamii -Yanga 1–0 Simba
- 19 Okt 2024: NBC – Simba 0–1 Yanga
- 25 Jun 2025: NBC – Yanga 2–0 Simba
- 1 Machi 2026: NBC – Yanga 0–0 Simba
- 29 Apr 2026: Kombe la Muungano – Simba 1–0 Yanga
Earlier in this season, their first NBC Premier League meeting on 1 March 2026 at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar ended in a tense 0-0 draw — a result that settled nothing between these two giants.
Simba SC — Cup Kings, Title Hunters
Founded in 1936, Simba Sports Club — known as Mnyama (The Beast) and Wekundu wa Msimbazi (The Reds of Msimbazi) — are Tanzania’s most decorated club with a record number of league titles. This season has been a tale of two competitions: Yanga have dominated the league, but Simba delivered when it mattered most in the Muungano Cup.
On 29 April 2026, Simba edged out Yanga in the Muungano Cup final 1-0 after extra time, with Selemani Mwalimu scoring the decisive penalty. It was a watershed moment — Simba’s first major silverware over their rivals in the current era, and a crucial psychological blow heading into Sunday’s league fixture.
Yanga SC — The Unbeaten League Leaders
Young Africans SC (Yanga), the reigning NBC Premier League champions, have been nothing short of dominant in the 2025/2026 season. Unbeaten in the league with 47 points from 19 games, Wanajangwani (The Green Ones) appear to be closing in on a fourth consecutive title.
Coach Pedro Goncalves has built a cohesive, well-drilled unit. Prince Dube has been a standout performer, netting three goals in the Muungano Cup alone. However, the Muungano Cup final loss to Simba will sting — and Yanga will be desperate to respond in the league.
On the final day of the season (29 May 2026), Yanga will face JKT Tanzania — but first, this defining derby must be navigated.
Mwamuzi wa Morrocco Hamza El Faruq
The Coaches
Recent triumph: Muungano Cup 2026
League leaders · Unbeaten run
What’s at Stake
Beyond bragging rights, this fixture has seismic implications for the NBC Premier League title race:
For Simba SC
A win closes the gap to 5 points with games in hand — and with Yanga playing JKT Tanzania and Simba facing KMC FC on the final day, it would set up a dramatic final-day scenario. Anything less than a win, and the title effectively belongs to Yanga.
For Yanga SC
A draw or victory effectively seals the NBC Premier League title. Yanga’s unbeaten domestic record has been the story of the season, and a positive result here would cap one of the most dominant league campaigns in Tanzanian football history.
Where to Watch: Simba SC vs Yanga SC Live
Tanzanian fans across the country and diaspora worldwide can follow the Kariakoo Derby through several platforms:
Live Score Platforms: Flashscore.com, Sofascore.com, FotMob
Official Channels: Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) official social channels
Broadcast: Check local TV listings — the Kariakoo Derby consistently draws record TV audiences in Tanzania and across East Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NBC Premier League second-leg Kariakoo Derby on 3 May 2026 is being played at the Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam, with Simba SC as the home side.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 EAT (East Africa Time) on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
Young Africans SC (Yanga) lead the table with 47 points from 19 games. Simba SC are in second place with 39 points from 18 games — a gap of 8 points going into this fixture.
The first leg, played on 1 March 2026 at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar, ended in a goalless draw (0-0) — a tense encounter that left both sets of fans wanting more.
Simba SC won the 2026 Muungano Cup, defeating Yanga 1-0 after extra time on 29 April 2026 at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar. Selemani Mwalimu scored the decisive penalty.
Across 114+ league meetings since 1965, Yanga lead with 41 victories, Simba have won 32, and 40 matches have ended in draws. In the current tracked era of 32 meetings, Young Africans have won 13, Simba 7, and 12 have drawn.
The final day of the 2025/2026 NBC Premier League season is 29 May 2026, with all 16 teams playing simultaneously. Yanga will face JKT Tanzania; Simba will meet KMC FC.
Verdict: A Derby That Will Echo
The 2025/2026 Kariakoo Derby saga has delivered drama at every turn — a 0-0 first-leg stalemate, a Muungano Cup final thriller, and now this: the second leg of the NBC Premier League derby with a title on the line. Yanga SC are favourites by form and table position; Simba SC arrive with the momentum of cup glory and a point to prove.
Bookmark this page, follow the live score platforms, and stay connected — because the Kariakoo Derby always has one more twist in store. Twende!
