MAPINDUZI CUP
Azam FC to face Mlandege in Mapinduzi Cup kick-off
Tanzania Premier League side Azam FC will face 2023 winners Mlandege FC (Zanzibar) as the Mapinduzi Cup kicks-off in Zanzibar on December 28th, 2023.
The competition organised by the government of Zanzibar together with the Zanzibar Football Federation (ZFF) will take place December 28th to January 13, 2024 at the refurbished Amaan Stadium.
Azam FC who are placed in Group A will be chasing a sixth Mapinduzi Cup title, while Simba Sc have won it three times. Young Africans SC and Mtibwa Sugar FC have lifted the Cup two teams each, while KCCA FC and Ugada Revenue Authority FC are the only foreign sides to win the Mapinduzi Cup in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
Mbarouk Uthman, the chairman of the Mapinduzi Cup organising Committee told Cecafaonline that they expect the Mapinduzi Cup to be very competitive with the foreign sides APR FC from Rwanda, Burundi’s Vital’O FC and Jamus FC (South Sudan) spicing it up.
Burundi’s Vital’O FC will also be in action in a Group A tie on the first day against Chipukizi United. Local side KVZ FC who replaced Uganda Revenue Authority FC will take on Jamhuri SC, while JKU SC battle Singida Big Stars FC on Friday.
Tanzania Premier League reigning champions Young Africans SC will play their opening Group C match against Jamhuri SC on December 31st, while Simba SC will take on JKU SC on January 1st, 2024
But before the Mapinduzi Cup, the official opening of the Amaan Stadium will take place today with an international match between Zanzibar Heroes and Kilimanjaro Stars.
Group A : Azam FC, Vital’O FC, Chipukizi Utd, Mlandege FC
Group B : Simba SC, JKU SC, APR SC, Singida Big Stars FC
Group C : Young Africans SC, Jamhuri SC, Jamus FC, KVZ FC
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 13th, 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 13th 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 13th at the Gombani Stadium.
Tanzania Premier League side, Singida Black Stars FC have kick started the NMB Mapinduzi Cup in style with a 3-1 victory against Mlandege FC.
The CECAFA Kagame Cup reigning champions collected the Group A win in a match played at the New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday.
Foreign recruits Idriss Diomande and Joseph Guede Gnadou (Ivory Coast) and Ghanaian Emmanuel Kwame Keyekeh netted the goals for Singida Black Stars FC.
Said Matola scored the lone goal for the 2024 champions Mlandege FC.
In the match played on Monday Fufuni SC and Muembe Makumbi FC settled for a 1-1 draw in a Group B tie. Mboni Kibamba gave Fufuni FC the lead after 54 minutes, but Abdalla Iddi Pina leveled matters seven minutes later.
The group C match between another Zanzibar Premier League side KVZ FC and TRA FC ended 1-1. Enock Mtamba scored for TRA United FC, while Micheal Joseph made sure KVZ FC collected a point.
Action continues on Wednesday with Mlandege FC facing Uganda Premier League side, Uganda Revenue Authority FC. The same day Singida Black Stars FC will face Azam FC.
The NMB Mapinduzi Cup 2026 is bankrolled by NMB Bank and other co-partners. The tournament was 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
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