Tanzania, Nov. 24 -- Mbeya. Heavyweights, Simba SC, yesterday failed to leapfrog Young Africans (Yanga) and Azam FC from the top of the Mainland Tanzania NBC Premier league standings after drawing 1-1 against Mbeya City at the Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya.

The result means Simba remain in the third position with 28 points from 13 matches while Yanga still lead the league with 29 points from 11 matches and Azam FC are in the second position with 29 points from 13 matches. Mbeya City are placed sixth with 19 points from 13 matches.

Simba scored in the 15th minute through Mzamiru Yassin after he was set clear by John Bocco. However, Mbeya City equalized in the 78th through Tariq Kiakala following a good pass from Awadhi Juma.

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