Overview:
Table leaders Young Africans, home to Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho tops the 16-team table with 79 points, one ahead of Simba where Ugandan international forward Steven Mukwala plies his trade.
Wednesday June 25, 2025
- Benjamin Mkapa stadium, Dar es Salaam 5pm
Finally, the highly anticipated Kariakoo derby will take place on Wednesday June 25 under the watchful eyes of Egyptian match officials.
The game, postponed several times this campaign will crown the NBC Premier League with the winner lifting the title.
Table leaders Young Africans, home to Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho tops the 16-team table with 79 points, one ahead of Simba where Ugandan international forward Steven Mukwala plies his trade.
The Young Africans side need to avoid defeat to win a fourth successive title but the Msimbazi must win to claim a trophy they haven’t won in three seasons.
The Egyptian referees will be led by Amin Mohamed Amin Omar as the centre with compatriots Mahmoud Ahmed Abo El Regal and Samir Gamal Sad Mohamed as well the fourth official Ahmed Mahrous El Ghandour.
Somalian Alli Mohamed will be the referee’s assessor with Salim Omar Singano, the only Tanzanian on the panel the match commissioner.
Golden boot race
On the same day, the battle for the top scorer’s gong will be decided with Mukwala in the race with 13 goals, three adrift of leading goal scorer Jean Ahoua of Ivory Coast.
Others with 13 goals are Prince Dube, Leonel Ateba, Mzize and Sowah.