The Kariakoo Derby match between Yanga and Simba, which was scheduled to be played on March 8, 2025, has taken a new turn
Initially, this issue seemed like a joke, but now it seems to have entered a serious phase
Yanga has officially submitted the case to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, after being dissatisfied with the responses of the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) and the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF)
Despite this step, no leader has agreed to be quoted by name, claiming to fear football authorities and the government
However, it is alleged that CAS will officially contact TFF and the League Board to confirm receipt of the appeal
Yanga insists that it is not satisfied with the internal decisions, so it has taken the step to seek justice at the highest sports arbitration body world
League Board Chairman, Steven Mnguto, said they have already responded to Yanga's letter and do not have the authority to stop them from going to CAS but if they have gone to CAS at this time when they have not said how the matter has been decided, it would be a joke, stressing that the board's final decisions have not yet been made
Mnguto said he believes a solution can be found through internal meetings. He explained that wisdom and prudence should be used so that each side is satisfied instead of taking the matter abroad
