Simba SC have received a TSh 78,765,000 bonus from their principal sponsor, Betway Tanzania, in recognition of the club's triumph in the 2025/26 CRDB Federation Cup. The reward comes in addition to the TSh 125 million prize money awarded by the tournament's sponsors, CRDB Bank.
Simba secured the title with a 1-0 victory over Azam FC in the final played on July 4, 2026, at Gombani Stadium in Pemba, Zanzibar. The only goal of the match came in the 62nd minute when Azam midfielder Yahya Zayd inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Simba a hard-fought victory.
The triumph ended Simba's four-year wait for a major domestic trophy and completed a domestic cup double under head coach Steve Barker, who had earlier guided the club to the Muungano Cup title. The victory also extended Simba's unbeaten run to 30 matches across all competitions.
Simba are now preparing for the 2026/27 season under Barker, having already secured qualification for the CAF Champions League after finishing second in the NBC Premier League, behind champions Young Africans SC (Yanga).
