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Mapinduzi Cup: Simba SC defeat Namungo to set up Yanga SC Kariakoo Derby final

Simba FC will play their sworn rivals Young Africans (Yanga SC) in the Mapinduzi Cup final after the former defeated Namungo FC 2-1 in the semi-final played at Amani Stadium on Monday night.

Meddie Kagere and Miraji Athumani scored the goals for the Tanzania Mainland League reigning champions, to set up a Kariakoo Derby, while Ghanaian Stephen Kwame Sey grabbed a consolation for his team

Wekundu wa Msimbazi had defeated former champions Mtibwa Sugar 2-0 after an initial 3-1 victory over Chipukizi, in Group B, to seal their place in the last four.

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Their opponents were in Group C, and after a 1-0 loss to Yanga, they defeated Jamhuri 2-0 to qualify as the best losers since the Jangwani Street-based charges finished top of the group.