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Tanzania government warns Yanga SC and Simba SC fans over violence

The government has called on fans to avoid violence in league matches or else they will be arrested and prosecuted

Tanzania government has warned Young Africans (Yanga SC) and Simba SC fans they will be prosecuted if found guilty to have caused violence during Mainland Premier League matches.

Reacting to recent violence which involved Yanga fans, who attacked their counterparts from Simba during a league match against Mtibwa Sugar in Morogoro, the government through Director of Sports Yusuph Singo has stated such incidents should never be entertained in sports and those who will be caught will be brought to justice.