Young African’s appeal against TFF, TPLB and Simba has been received, CAS gave defendants 10 days for preparation of the legal matter.
The Court of Arbitrary for Sport is about to review the previous decision made by TFF and TPLB about cancelation of Kariakoo derby.
Young Africans “Yanga” still wants justice to be taken after the cancelation of their match against Simba, this move just emerged after government officials tried to make the reconciliation.
Minister in charge, Prof. Palamagamba, has called for meeting with Tanzania football association and its board, along with Simba and Young Africans “Yanga”, to find the solution about ongoing dispute.
The government have decided to take this step after Young Africans show disappointment and disagreement with how TFF and its board handle the situation, think fall to alleged double standard on decision making.
Yanga’s unnamed officer confirms the news, saying they have already received an official letter from government about the meeting, as well as Gerson Msigwa from responsible ministry.
The ongoing dispute emerged following decision of TPLB to cancel the Kariakoo derby in a schedule date, March 8, after Simba SC vow to boycott the match.
Simba club was threatening to boycott the match, after they were prevented to enter into Benjamin Mkapa stadium for preparation of facing Young Africans.
After the incident, spokesman from the board has addressed the issue, said Simba didn’t notify neither officials nor Yanga about their plan of using that stadium which led to miscommunications.
Young Africans “Yanga” club is blaming the board for violating FIFA rules of suspending the match without a reasoning and plan a re-match, as well double standards.
Yanga has highlighted three demands to TFF; three points for them and points deduction from Simba, reshuffle of TPLB, and no re-match with their opponent.