Simba SC wrapped up their pre-season camp in Rwanda today with a 2-0 victory over Sudanese side Al Merrikh in a friendly match played this morning at Pele Stadium.
The Msimbazi Reds secured the win through goals from Libasse Gueye, who opened the scoring in the third minute, and Abraham Doumbia, who added the second in the 86th minute.
Head coach Steve Barker started the match with the following lineup:
Kassali, Chilambo, Kibabage, Rushine, Toure, Kagoma, Libasse, Jabaar, Mpanzu, Morice, and Keletso.
The friendly was played in a more tactical format, consisting of three periods instead of the traditional two halves.
During their stay in Rwanda, Simba played a total of four matches, including three in the CECAFA Kagame Cup. The Msimbazi Reds scored four goals while conceding just one throughout the campaign.
