Tanzania, July 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Simba SC finally ended their four-season wait for silverware after edging Azam FC 1-0 to lift the CRDB Federation Cup at Gombani Stadium in Pemba on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

The victory marked Simba's first major domestic trophy since the 2021/22 season, bringing to an end a period in which arch-rivals Young Africans (Yanga) dominated the competition.

Yanga had won the Federation Cup for four consecutive seasons before their reign came to an end this year following a dramatic 3-2 semifinal defeat to Azam FC at CCM Kirumba Stadium on June 21.

With the defending champions out of the way, Simba seized their opportunity to reclaim silverware and cap off a season of resurgence.

The decisive moment arrived ...