TANZANIA, June 19 -- THE battle for the 2024/2025 Tanzania Mainland Premier League crown is reaching boiling point as both Young Africans and Simba delivered thunderous 5-0 victories in their respective fixtures, setting the stage for a possible titledeciding Dar Derby next week.

Simba were in ruthless form at the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium in Tabora, tearing apart relegated KenGold in a five-star display.

But league leaders Yanga SC responded in kind, thumping Tanzania Prisons by the same scoreline at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya, underlining their intent to hold firm at the summit. With those emphatic results, the title chase remains delicately poised.

Yanga lead the table with 76 points from 28 games, boasting 25 wins, one draw and two l...