The big Tanzanian derby is eliciting alot of reactions from players and fans in equal measure.

The important day will see a paradigm shift as former Yanga lethal striker Ugandan International Hamisi Kiiza cristened Diego by his adoring fans will be donning rivals Simba colours .

Kiiza has hit the ground running hitting 5 goals for his new club Simba with a beautiful hatrick he scored over the weekend in a league match.

Soft spoken speaking exclusively to soka25east.com could not be drawn to conclusively say which was the better team out of respect but he has alluded to the fact that he signed for Simba to do a job.

“I have played in several derbies pitting both Simba and Yanga and I clearly know the significance the match has to all the stakeholders”

“First let me say it will not be an easy game but let’s keep in mind I am a professional employed by Simba to do a job and that is what I intend to do on Saturday that’s scoring goals.I respect Yanga it’s a team that provided me a home for many years and their fans have always been lovely but in any competition you look for results and that’s is what we want to achieve as Simba players”Kiiza told Soka25east.com

On his goal tally and the chase of the golden boot Kiiza was diplomatic “I always pray for good tidings and I thank God I have begun the season on a positive note I will continue working hard to score more goals”he added

Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com