ZANZIBAR, March 1 -- THE wait is over as the Dar es Salaam Derby is set to ignite, with Young Africans hosting Simba in a Mainland Premier League showdown at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar today.

Heading into the clash, Yanga are firmly perched at the top of the league standings, with 28 points from 10 matches. Simba, on the other hand, sit on third place with 23 points from the same number of games. The five-point gap only serves to intensify an already fierce rivalry.

For Yanga, victory would extend their lead at the summit to eight points over Simba and three points clear of secondplaced JKT Tanzania, who have 28 points from 17 matches.

Simba, however, will be eager for a win, as it would reduce the gap to just two points, keepin...