However, most teams disbanded in the aftermath of World War II, with many European players ceasing their participation in the league and their clubs.

Starting in the 1940s, they were replaced by African street teams such as Young Africans (Yanga) and Sunderland (known as Old Boys in 1942 and later renamed Simba in 1971), as well as the Goan's Club manned by Goans, and the Agha Khan Club by Ismaili Khojas.

From this period onwards, Yanga and Sunderland gradually became the most prominent clubs in Dar es Salaam.

The Tanzanian Premier League (TPL) follows a typical double round-robin format with each team playing the other twice, home and away.

Recent positive performances by TPL clubs in continental competitions have seen Tanzania rise in the CAF 5-year ranking.

From the 2021-22 season onwards, the champions of the FA Cup and the third-placed team in the Premier League have also qualified for the tournament.