Simba Information and Communication Manager Ahmed Ally confirmed that they have applied to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for an increase of 10,000 fans to allow them to include 45,000 fans on the field in the final group stage match of the Confederation Cup in Africa against USGN
The match will be played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, April 03 starting at 7pm
Ahmed said they have asked for more fans to increase their enthusiasm for the game which will give them a chance to advance to the quarter-finals if they win
"We recognize the importance of motivation especially with so many fans, they will help motivate the players to work hard on the field and fight for victory that will take us to the next level, we are waiting for answers we believe will be accepted," said Ahmed
The manager said based on the importance of the upcoming game, they are determined to make preparations early so the team will enter the camp on Sunday to start preparations for the game
He said that even if a player is ill he must come to camp that day and then his other information will be heard and that is all about making sure everyone takes the next game seriously and prepares together
Simba needs any winning result to advance to the quarter-finals of the second-largest tournament after the Champions League at club level
