Tanzania, Aug. 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Simba SC's 90th anniversary celebrations ended in disappointment yesterday after Kenya Police FC struck in stoppage time to claim a 1-0 victory in an international friendly at Uhuru Stadium.

The defeat denied Simba the opportunity to crown a colourful Simba Day celebration with a victory in front of thousands of their supporters, who had turned up to mark nine decades of the club's existence.

Former Singida Black Stars striker Elvis Rupia scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute plus one, silencing the home crowd after Simba had dominated large spells of the match but failed to make their chances count.

Simba started brightly and controlled much of the game, particularly in the first half, when the...