Dar es Salaam, Feb. 17 -- DAR ES SALAAM: AS Young Africans SC continues to strengthen its grip at the top of the Mainland Premier League, Singida Black Stars are ready to flex their muscles in todays crucial encounter, aiming to close the gap on Azam FC and stake a claim for third place.

Currently, Yanga leads at the top with 49 points from 19 matches, having won 16, drawn one and lost two.

They are closely pursued by their arch-rivals, Simba SC, who sit second with 47 points from 18 matches from 15 wins, two draws and just one defeat.

Singida Black Stars, despite being seen as underdogs in this clash, remain hopeful of narrowing the gap between them and Azam FC. With 37 points from 19 matches (11 wins, four draws and four losses), the...