Tanzania, April 10 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Mainland Premier League giants Simba and Azam FC failed to close the gap on defending champions Young Africans (Yanga) after both sides were held to goalless draws in matches played today at different venues.

Simba were frustrated by TRA United in a barren draw at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha, while Azam FC also settled for a 0-0 result against Mbeya City at the Tanzanite Kwaraa Stadium in Manyara Region.

The results leave Simba in second place with 36 points from 17 matches, still trailing leaders Yanga, who have amassed 44 points from 18 matches. TRA United remain seventh with 24 points from 18 outings. Azam FC stay third with 34 points after 18 matches, while Mbeya City sit 12t...