Young Africans SC have edged Azam FC 5-4 in penalty shoot-outs to win the NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026.

After a goalless final in normal time in a final played at the Gombani Stadium in Pemba, Zanzibar on January 13th, Young Africans SC proved the better side on spot kicks.

Young Africans SC dominated were a better side on the day, but Azam FC goalkeeper Aishi Manula made several saves including a late penalty by Pacome Zouzoua.

Azam FC, the five time winners also had Cheickna Diakite sent off for a second booking after 73 minutes.

The President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi also graced the final.

To reach the final Azam FC eliminated Simba SC 1-0, while Young Africans SC ejected Singida Black Stars FC by the same margin.

NMB Bank were the sponsors of the the tournament which attracted 10 teams including guest side Uganda Revenue Authority FC.

The competition was organized by the government of Zanzibar and the Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF).

Tanzania Premier Leagies sides Young Africans SC and Azam FC will clash in the final of the NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026.

The final will take place January 13^th, 2026 at the Gombani Stadium in Pemba, Zanzibar.

To reach the final Azam FC eliminated Simba SC 1-0 in a semi-final match played on Thursday, while Young Africans SC also saw off Singida Black Stars FC by the same margin in a match played on Friday at the New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.

The final to be graced by the President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi will take place on January 13^th at the Gombani Stadium in Pemba.

Azam FC have lifted the Mapinduzi Cup a record five times, while Simba SC have won it three times, while Young Africans SC, Mtibwa Sugar FC, and Mlandege FC have all lifted the trophy twice  

The competition organized by the government of Zanzibar and the Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF) this year attracted 10 teams including guest side Uganda Revenue Authority FC.

Guest side Uganda Revenue Authority FC have defeated Mlandege FC 1-0 in their opening Group A match at the on-going NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026 in Zanzibar.

Fred Amaku netted the lone goal after 6 minutes to give the Ugandan side the lead at the New Amaan Stadium on Tuesday.

The home side tried to push forward, but failed to break through URA FC’s defending line.

In the second Group A match played Azam FC and Singida Black Stars FC settled for a 1-1 draw.

Japhte Kitambala Bora gave Singida Black Stars FC the lead after 70 minutes, while Japteh Guede leveled matters for Azam FC five minutes later.

Action continues on Friday with Azam FC facing Mlandege FC. Simba SC will start their campaign against Muembe Makumbi Fc in a Group B match on Saturday, the same day Singida Black Stars battle Uganda Revenue Auhority FC.

NMB Bank are the sponsors of the tournament that has attracted 10 teams this year. The final will be played on January 13^th at the Gombani Stadium.

Tanzania Premier League top sides, Young Africans SC and Simba SC will take part in the Mapinduzi Cup 2026 in Zanzibar.

The tournament which will attract 10 teams from Tanzania, Zanzibar and guest side URA FC from Uganda will take place December 28^th to January 13^th, 2026.

Simba SC who hired South African and former coach of Stellenbosch FC, Steve Barker on Friday are placed in Group B alongside teams from Zanzibar Muembe Makumbi City FC and Fufuni SC.

Young Africans SC are placed in Group C together with KVZ FC and TRA United SC.

The 2024 champions Mlandege have been placed in Group A that also has Uganda’s URA FC, Singida Black Stars FC and five time winners Azam FC.

Young Africans SC and Simba SC who are playing in the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, and Azam FC and Singida Black Stars FC are in the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will use the tournament to prepare ahead of continental matches which resume later in January 2026.

The Mapinduzi Cup is a tournament created to commemorate Zanzibar’s Revolution day which is marked annually on January 12th.

Group A: Mlandege FC, Azam FC, Singida Black Stars FC, URA FC

Group B: Simba SC, Muembe Makumbi City FC, Fufuni SC

Group C: Young Africans SC, KVZ FC, TRA United SC