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TFF demands explanation from TPLB after Kariakoo Derby cancellation

The Tanzania Football Federation has asked the Tanzania Premier League Board to shed light on the cancellation of the Kariakoo Derby between Simba SC and Yanga SC that was scheduled to be played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Saturday evening.

The highly anticipated derby pitting the two sides against each other was called off after Team ya Wananchi refused to abide by the impromptu changes by the TFF - who were working under the advisory of the Ministry of Sports and the local authorities, which pushed the match forward by two hours.

The 27-time league champions felt it was not fair and opted against playing and walked away.