The 2024/25 Tanzania Premier League season is set for a blockbuster finish on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, as eternal rivals Young Africans SC and Simba SC clash in the final match of the season — with the league title on the line.
Heading into the decisive encounter, Young Africans (Yanga) sit atop the standings with 79 points, while Simba SC trail just behind with 78 points after 29 rounds. This means the winner of Wednesday’s highly anticipated Kariakoo Derby will walk away as champions of Tanzanian football.
Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
For Young Africans, a win or a draw will be enough to retain the title and finish as back-to-back champions. On the other hand, Simba SC must win to leapfrog their rivals and reclaim the crown they last held in 2021.
The game is more than just a title decider — it is a meeting of two of Africa’s most historic football clubs, known for passionate fanbases and fierce rivalry that defines Tanzanian football.
Form Heading In
Both sides come into the clash in red-hot form:
- Young Africans have been dominant all season, with 26 wins, 1 draw, and only 2 defeats.
- Simba SC are equally impressive, having not lost a league match since early in the year and recently thrashing Dodoma Jiji 6–0 to close the gap at the top.
What to Expect
With the match set to be played at a packed Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, fans can expect high intensity, drama, and potentially one of the greatest endings to a league season in Tanzanian history.
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 Tanzanian local (16:00 CAT) time on Wednesday.
