DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 7 -- SIMBA SC will face Azam FC in the semi-final of the Mapinduzi Cup tomorrow after grinding out a 2-1 victory over Fufoni, while Azam also sealed their place with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Ugandas URA FC at the New Amaan Complex.

The second semi-final will be played the day after tomorrow and is expected to pit Singida Black Stars against the winner of last nights decisive Group C encounter between Young Africans and TRA United.

Simba booked their semi-final ticket using a largely rotated squad, offering valuable opportunities to fringe players and three graduates from their U-20 team goalkeeper Alexander Erasto, right-back Yahaya Hussein Mbegu and forward Bashir underlining the clubs commitment to youth devel...