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Young Africans to face Simba SC in Community Shield final on Sunday
Tanzania giants Young Africans SC and arch-rivals Simba SC will clash in the final of the 2023 Community Shield “Ngao ya Jamii” on Sunday at the Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga.
Young Africans who lifted the Shield last season overcame Azam FC 2-0 in the first semi final played on Wednesday in Tanga.
Two second half goals by substitutes Stephanie Aziz Ki and Clement Mzize were enough to silence the battle hardened Azam FC side.
In the second semi final played on Thursday Simba SC struggled to dispatch Singida Fountain Gate FC 4-2 in penalty shootouts after a goalless draw in 90 minutes.
The final on Sunday is expected to be a thriller when the two giants clash to open the new season in style. Young Africans SC’s new Argentine coach Miguel Gamondi and Simba SC’s Robertinho Oliveira will be seeking their his first trophies.
While Young Africans SC lifted a treble last season and also reached the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, while Simba SC reached the quarter final stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.