Steve Barker’s Simba SC ended their hoodoo against Young Africans after coming from behind to earn bragging rights and three massive points in the Kariakoo Derby.
Young Africans came into the game on a 13-match winning streak. Wananchi took the lead in the sixth minute with Namibian international Peter Shalulile netting his third goal in the colours of Young Africans.
Mngqithi’s side went into the break leading 1-0 giving Steve Barker a lot to think about for the next 45 minutes.
The second half began with Simba SC all to play for. In the 69th minute, another former Mamelodi Sundowns player, Neo Maema equalized for Barker’s Simba, scoring his first goal of the season.
Young Africans couldn’t catch a breath as just two minutes later Simba SC doubled the lead through Elie Mpanzu, netting his second goal of the season.
Wekundu wa Msimbazi finally got the better of Young Africans in the league for the first time since April 2023. Barker’s side moved three points clear at the top.