Simba are continuing their preparations in South Africa as they prepare to begin their October 2026 campaign with the aim of collecting three points from every match.
The Msimbazi giants, under head coach Steve Barker, face a demanding run of domestic and international fixtures that will provide a major test for the players due to the tight schedule.
For now, the Reds of Msimbazi are based in South Africa for a special 10-day training camp. While there, Simba are testing themselves in two friendly matches against Polokwane City and Sekhukhune United before returning home for the Kariakoo Derby.
The action begins on October 10, when the Reds of Msimbazi will host their traditional rivals Yanga in the Kariakoo Derby at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Three days after the derby, Simba will return to Uhuru Stadium to host Mashujaa FC on October 13.
After completing their domestic league fixtures, Simba will turn their full attention to the CAF Champions League as they seek a place in the group stage.
Simba will play the first leg of the second qualifying round away between October 16–18 against either FC 15 de Agosto of Equatorial Guinea or Fomboni FC of Comoros, before returning to Dar es Salaam for the second leg scheduled for October 23–25.
Because the CAF Champions League second leg falls on the same weekend as their scheduled match against Mbeya City, the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) is expected to postpone that fixture to make way for the continental encounter.
Simba will round off the month in Arusha on October 28, when they travel to face Fountain Gate FC at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium.
