ARUSHA, April 10 -- THE Mainland Premier League took a significant detour yesterday as heavyweights Simba SC and Azam FC both stumbled to goalless stalemates, handing a massive advantage to league leaders Young Africans.

In Arusha, Simba SC failed to capitalise on a late man-advantage against a resilient TRA United, while Azam FCs clinical edge deserted them in a gritty encounter with Mbeya City at the Tanzanite Kwara Stadium.

For Simba, the 0-0 draw at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium marks their second consecutive away stalemate leaving the Msimbazi giants in second place with 36 points from 17 matches—trailing “Yanga” by eight points.

While Simba hold a game in hand, the widening gap puts immense pressure on ...