DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 25 -- WITH the iconic Kariakoo Derby fast approaching, the head coaches of Simba SC and Young Africans SC have sounded a clear warning to their squads with no distractions, no complacency only maximum focus.

Todays high-stakes fixtures in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League could dramatically reshape the title race ahead of Sundays titanic showdown. Simba, under Head Coach Steve Barker, face a demanding away assignment against Dodoma Jiji FC at Jamhuri Stadium.

Meanwhile, defending champions Yanga, guided by Pedro Gonçalves, host current league leaders JKT Tanzania in a top-of-the-table battle. JKT Tanzania currently sit at the summit with 28 points from 16 matches.

However, both Simba and Yanga have games in ...