Domestic football action is expected to heat up today, Friday, October 9, 2026, as four NBC Premier League matches take place at four different venues across Tanzania.
The eighth round of the competition promises intense action, with every team chasing three crucial points to improve its position in the increasingly competitive league standings.
Today’s fixtures will kick off at 2:00 p.m., when Fountain Gate host JKT Tanzania at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha.
Later, at 4:15 p.m. in Mbeya, hosts Mbeya City will face Kagera Sugar at CCM Sokoine Stadium. The encounter is viewed as a tough test for both sides as they look to correct mistakes from previous matches.
At 7:00 p.m., Dodoma Jiji will play at home against Singida Black Stars at Jamhuri Stadium in a match expected to be closely contested due to the regional rivalry.
Today’s action will conclude in Tanga at 9:00 p.m., where Coastal Union, popularly known as the ‘Wagosi wa Kaya’, will take on Chamazi-based giants Azam FC at Mkwakwani Stadium.
The rescheduled fixture is expected to attract considerable attention, with Azam FC targeting a positive away result following the return of players who had been away on international duty.
