Young Africans claimed a historic fourth consecutive Tanzania Premier League title after defeating their rivals Simba 2-0 at the packed Benjamin Mkapa stadium on Wednesday. The victory secured the title for Young Africans, who needed just a point to finish above Simba.
The decisive goals came in the second half, with danger man Pacome Zouzoua and Clement Mzize finding the back of the net. The game, featuring two Ugandan internationals who started for their respective clubs, saw Khalid Aucho's team come out on top against Steven Mukwala's Simba.
Aucho's side cemented top spot with 82 points, four better than second-placed Simba as the league came to a close. Young Africans now have 31 titles to their name. The clash was officiated by Egyptian match officials and both sets of fans left the stadium satisfied.
Young Africans have now won five of the last derby meetings with Simba and extended their overall dominance in this fixture with a 42nd win against Simba's 32 in 114 matches since 1965. Simba took to Twitter to express their gratitude for the hard work put in by their players.
Meanwhile, Young Africans' Twitter account posted a series of tweets celebrating their victory, with a highlight reel of the match featuring the winning goals. The victory marks a successful season for Young Africans, who have been dominant in the Tanzania Premier League once again.
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