The defending champions Young Africans occupy top spot on goal difference after five wins from five matches. The Jangwani Street side have scored 15 goals and conceded only two, giving them a goal difference of +13 and 15 points.
Simba SC match Yanga’s perfect record with five victories, nine goals scored and two conceded. The Msimbazi giants sit second with a goal difference of +7 and the same 15-point tally.
Azam FC hold third place with 11 points from five matches. The Ice Cream Makers remain unbeaten, recording three wins and two draws while scoring nine goals and conceding five.
Mbeya City sit fourth on nine points from four games, having won three and lost one. A group of sides then share positions on seven points, including Singida Black Stars, Geita Gold and Polisi Tanzania.
At the other end of the table, Kagera Sugar and Coastal Union occupy the relegation places with one point each. Pamba Jiji FC and TRA United SC are also struggling near the bottom.
NBC Premier League Standings (After Matchday 5)
| POS | Club | P | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Africans SC | 5 | +13 | 15 |
| 2 | Simba SC | 5 | +7 | 15 |
| 3 | Azam FC | 5 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Mbeya City | 4 | +4 | 9 |
| 5 | Singida Black Stars | 4 | +4 | 7 |
| 6 | Geita Gold | 5 | +2 | 7 |
| 7 | Polisi Tanzania | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Mashujaa FC | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 | Namungo FC | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 10 | Dodoma Jiji | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 11 | JKT Tanzania | 4 | -5 | 4 |
| 12 | Fountain Gate | 5 | -7 | 3 |
| 13 | TRA United SC | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 14 | Pamba Jiji FC | 4 | -4 | 1 |
| 15 | Coastal Union | 4 | -5 | 1 |
| 16 | Kagera Sugar | 5 | -9 | 1 |
The early standings underline the dominance of the traditional powerhouses. Both Young Africans and Simba have started the campaign with perfect records, while Azam have positioned themselves as the strongest challengers from the chasing pack.
With the season still in its infancy, the tight contest at the top is expected to intensify as the leading sides prepare for tougher fixtures in the coming weeks. Goal difference currently separates the top two, ensuring every goal could prove decisive as the title race develops.