Simba head coach Steve Barker says his squad is ready for their NBC Premier League clash against Pamba Jiji on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the match, Barker acknowledged the difficulty of the encounter, particularly as Simba will be playing away from home for the second consecutive time. However, he stressed that their objective is to leave with all three points.
“I know we are going to face a tough opponent who will be playing at home, but let me just say that our objective is to get the victory.”
Barker said a victory over Pamba Jiji would be important not only for their position in the standings but also for boosting the morale and confidence of his players after opening the season with a 2-0 victory over Kagera Sugar.
“We need to stay in the upper positions of the standings in order to boost the morale and confidence of our squad,” Barker said.
Simba Step Up Preparations in Mwanza
The Msimbazi Reds arrived in Mwanza yesterday and are expected to complete their final preparations for the match today.
The clash against Pamba Jiji will kick off at 4:15 p.m. at CCM Kirumba Stadium, with Simba aiming to maintain their strong start to the season and add another three points to their tally.
