Simba SC defeat Young Africans to lift 2026 Muungano Cup

Tanzania Mainland Premier League giants Simba SC and Young Africans faced off in the final of 2026 Muungano Cup played at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar ahead of their upcoming Kariakoo league derby.

During the Muungano Cup final, Simba defeated Yanga 1-0 on Wednesday. Cheered on by President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the two sides came all out at the New Amaan Complex on Wednesday.

🏆 WE ARE CHAMPIONS OF MUUNGANO CUP 2026 🏆 #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/HeXK15Oh3y

— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) April 29, 2026

The 90 minutes action packed final did not witness goals. It was in the added 30 minutes when Zambian International Clatous Chama was brought down and Simba SC was awarded a penalty.

Selemani Mwalimu scored the winner

Selemani Mwalimu made no mistake from the spot sending Young Africans SC goalkeeper Djigui Diarra the wrong side. It was all celebration after the final whistle.

Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the President of Zanzibar, awarded the Cup to the champions who also bagged a cash prize of 150,000,000 Tanzania shilling.

To reach the final Simba SC ejected Mlandege FC 3-0, while the 2025 winners Young Africans SC defeated Azam FC 2-1. The Muungano Cup was played between teams from Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Union.

Simba and Young Africans to meet again

Ahead of the final, Simba coach Steve Barker explained why the game against Young Africans was good for his side.

HII NDIO SIMBA 🦁 #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/H3gjXpiVxZ

— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) April 29, 2026

“This is an important week for us,” Barker said. “We are here to compete and win trophies. This is another chance to fight for a title, so we must prepare well.”

The two Tanzanian giants will meet against on Sunday May 3 in the league derby. Young Africans is currently sitting at the top of the 18-team league table with 47 points, five fewer than Simba, who are placed second.