Simba SC's squad is expected to depart today for Kigali, Rwanda, to take part in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, a tournament that will serve as an important part of the club's preparations for the 2026/27 season.
The Msimbazi Reds head into the competition with high expectations of building a strong squad, as the coaching staff plans to use the tournament to assess new signings alongside the players who have remained with the team before the start of the new competitive season.
Simba have been drawn in Group B and will begin their campaign against Mogadishu City on Saturday, July 25. The match is expected to provide the first real test for the newly assembled squad as it continues preparations for the upcoming season.
Beyond pursuing positive results, the CECAFA Kagame Cup will give the coaching staff an opportunity to evaluate players' performances, refine the team's playing style and tactical systems, and increase competition for places within the squad ahead of the Tanzania Mainland Premier League and CAF competitions.
Simba aim to use the tournament to build confidence and compete for the CECAFA Kagame Cup title, while fans eagerly await the chance to see the team's new faces and how they will contribute toward achieving the club's ambitions for the 2026/27 season.
