Simba head coach Robertinho Oliveira will today lead the reds of Msimbazi in the first game of competition this season
It is a semi-final game of Community Shield against Singida FG which will be played at Mkwakwani Stadium, at 1pm
Simba fans have high hopes for their team, after big signings took place in this window
Simba has added top class players, Robertinho as a coach is to use those players and ensure Simba achieves its goals
In one of the interviews, Robertinho made it clear that this season they have no reason not to win titles as his team has improved
"I have two best players in every position, we will respect the opponents but it must be understood that this season Simba needs trophies and not the other way around," said Robertinho
The quest for titles starts today at the Mkwakwani stadium in the semi-final match of the Community Shield against Singida FG
Simba needs to win the game to reach the final where they will face their rival Yanga
The pressure could mount on him from fans who need to see striker Moses Phiri play
However, the main thing for Simba is to win regardless of who is on the field. Robertinho is a coach who believes in the methods and abilities of the players he uses in his squad
Sometimes it is right for a coach to be firm in what you believe in because at the end of the day when the team does wrong, the one responsible is the coach
