Simba Sports Club are set to inject more energy to return to their acceptable form when they used to bag trophies season in season out.
The club leaders are preparing for a pre-season after introducing new players to become a competent side against their archrivals, Young Africans, as well as other clubs in the Premier League, across East Africa, and on the continent.
In that regard, Simba SC President Mohammed Dewji took the time to hold high-level talks with Head Coach Fadlu Davids, focusing on key strategies as the Tanzanian football giants prepare for the 2025/26 season.
The meeting, which Dewji described as productive and encouraging, took place as the club continues to reflect on a memorable but demanding campaign that saw them reach the final of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Taking to his official Instagram page, Dewji shared insights from the discussion and praised the impact Davids has had in his debut season at the helm of the Msimbazi-based side.
“I am pleased to have had a meaningful discussion with Coach Fadlu in his first season, where he led a new squad and technical bench to the CAF Confederation Cup final,” wrote Dewji.
Under the leadership of Davids, Simba SC made history by reaching only their second continental final—a remarkable feat considering the transitions the team underwent at the start of the season.
“This season was all about building the team,” Dewji emphasised. Despite intense competition, we still managed to reach the final. That speaks volumes about the character and potential of this squad.”
He added that with the foundation now laid, the upcoming season presents a massive opportunity for Simba to dominate both locally and internationally.
“Simba will be unstoppable next season,” Dewji declared confidently, signalling the club’s ambitions and commitment to lifting silverware.
The meeting between Dewji and Davids is expected to mark the beginning of a crucial planning phase. Squad reinforcements, pre-season preparations, and technical refinements are all believed to be on the agenda as the club looks to take another step forward on the continental stage.
After falling just short of continental glory in 2025, Simba’s faithful fans will be hoping the synergy between the club president and head coach can translate into tangible success. With MO Dewji’s unwavering backing and David’s tactical prowess, the Lions of Msimbazi are once again poised to roar.
As the 2025/26 campaign looms, one message is clear from the Simba camp: the hunt for glory has only just begun.
Simba Sports Club is a professional football club based in Kariakoo Ward, Ilala District, Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania.
It was founded in 1936 as “The Queens” before being renamed Sunderland, and in 1971, it was finally renamed Simba (Swahili for “Lion”). The team’s nickname, ‘Wekundu wa Msimbazi’ (The Red Lions), is a reference to their all-red home strip and Msimbazi Street in Kariakoo where their headquarters are based.
Simba SC has won 22 Tanzanian Premier League titles, 5 Tanzania FA Cup and has participated in the CAF Champions League multiple times. Simba is a two-time finalist of the CAF Confederation Cup, in 2025, and previously the CAF Cup in 1993, making the club the most successful Tanzanian football club in international competitions.
The club was ranked among the top 20 clubs in Africa, at number 04, by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) in their May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 rankings. Globally, the club was ranked 105th in the IFFHS World Ranking.
Simba holds a long-standing rivalry with Young Africans SC (Yanga), with which they contest the Kariakoo derby, named after the ward where both teams were founded. In 1977, Simba beat Yanga 6-0, a record that remains the most significant loss margin between the sides to date. The rivalry was ranked 5th among the most famous African derbies.
