DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 14 -- TODAY is a critical day both for Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland as their respective senior soccer teams, Zanzibar Heroes and Kilimanjaro Stars take on Harambee Stars and Sudan respectively in matches that would determine their fate, going forward.

Kilimanjaro Stars need a draw to the next round along with Kenya. But that would heavily depend on Zanzibar Heroes' results against the best team in the group, Harambee Stars.

If Zanzibar Heroes who have to date secured only one point in as many matches in the group turn tables against Harambee Stars, who lead the group with six points,

then that would mark the end of Kilimanjaro Stars in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup tournament in Uganda. Therefore, for Kilimanjaro ...