Changes to league regulations for the 2024/25 season allow mainland Tanzanian clubs to use Zanzibar stadiums in their premier league matches, it has been stated
Chief Executive of the League Board Almas Kasongo has confirmed the change which may now affect Simba's chance to use the New Amaan Complex stadium in Visiwan Zanzibar next season
"In the middle of last season, my office received a request from the Simba team to use the New Aman Complex stadium for the Premier League, but it was not possible due to the rules, even though their arguments were valid" p>
"We sat with the TFF executive committee and we saw no reason to prevent that and we saw that it is good that the rule should come into force next season 2024/25," said Kasongo
Last season Simba asked to use the Amaan stadium after the Jamhuri tournament in Morogoro region was closed
However, the Msimbazi Reds had to return to Azam Complex in the stadium that was being used by the owners of the stadium, Azam Fc, together with the Yanga club
To a certain extent, you can say that the relocation of the stadiums affected Simba in its strategy to seek a chance to play in the Champions League this season and take the third place that was sent to the Confederation
