Kenyan international Joash Onyango has urged Simba SC fans to turn out in droves ahead of the Kariakoo Derby against eternal rivals Yanga SC on Sunday 25 July as they look to avenge the loss in the reverse fixture.The two Tanzanian heavyweights will renew their rivalries in the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) final slated for the Lake Tanganyika Stadium in Kigoma.Onyango who is fresh from winning the Tanzanian Premier League with Simba has already set his sights on landing another title next season and promised the fans victory against Yanga.Kikosi kitaondoka jijini Dar es Salaam leo saa 9:50 alasiri kwenda mkoani Kigoma kwa ajili ya maandalizi ya mwisho kabla ya mchezo wa fainali ya #ASFC dhidi ya Yanga SC ambao utapigwa jumapili Julai 25, 2021 kwenye uwanja wa Lake Tanganyika. #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/UKvlap0FgF— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) July 22, 2021 “Next season will also be the same, what I can tell our fans is that they should turn out in large numbers and in the next match against Yanga, I assure them that we will not disappoint them,” said Onyango.The second leg of the Kariakoo Derby ended in a surprise 1-0 win for Yanga who managed to delay Simba’s coronation. Simba will be looking to become the first side to defend the ASFC title after winning it last season and add to their league title clinched last Sunday.Tizi la fainali ya #ASFC linaendelea 💪 #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/4Adh4floJV— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) July 21, 2021 Yanga are currently enduring a long trophy drought by their lofty standards after going for four seasons without a major domestic title since winning the league back in 2017.The former Gor Mahia defender who reverted back to his dyed beard was asked why he went for the blonde colour and had an interesting answer. “I’m still a grandfather and I have to make sure that I’m also a grandfather to some people here too,” added Joash.
