Tanzania, March 20 -- Dar es Salaam. The Mainland Tanzania Premier League title race has taken another twist after Simba SC and Azam FC both dropped crucial points, failing to close the gap on leaders Young Africans (Yanga).

Simba were held to a 1-1 draw by Pamba Jiji FC at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza, while Azam FC settled for a goalless draw against Mashujaa FC at the Lake Tanganyika Stadium in Kigoma today on March 19, 2026..

Simba are now sit third with 28 points from 13 matches in the league standings.

The Msimbazi Street giants took the lead in the 33rd minute through Anicet Oura, who finished off a well-worked move initiated by Elie Mpanzu.

However, their advantage lasted only three minutes as James Mwashinga struck a pow...