The 2025 CECAFA Kagame Cup tournament is scheduled to take place from September 2 to September 16, featuring 12 invited teams.
Simba SC is among the invited clubs, but the Msimbazi Reds will not take part for the second consecutive season.
Scheduling conflicts are cited as the main reason for Simba’s withdrawal from the tournament, which in recent years has reportedly lost its competitive appeal.
Currently, Simba are in Cairo continuing their pre-season preparations and are expected to return to Tanzania on August 28.
Upon their arrival, the team will shift focus to preparations for the Simba Day Festival, set to take place on September 10 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
