You could say coach Steve Barker and his Simba players have 450 crucial minutes ahead of them, a demanding stretch that will test the squad's strength as they pursue the Premier League title and compete in the CAF Champions League.
Of their next five matches, two are major Premier League fixtures, while another two will come in the CAF Champions League preliminary round.
The schedule shows that tomorrow Simba will take on Geita Gold at Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in a fifth-round NBC Premier League encounter.
Geita Gold, who were promoted to the top flight this season after winning the Championship last season, are among the teams known for playing attractive football.
On paper, Simba are the favourites to win, but the match is unlikely to be straightforward. Despite being newcomers to the Premier League, Geita Gold's squad features players with considerable top-flight experience.
After that match, Simba will shift their focus to the CAF Champions League, with the Msimbazi Reds travelling to Malawi on September 6 to face Mighty Wanderers.
On September 9, Simba will return to Premier League action against Azam FC at Azam Complex before facing Mighty Wanderers again on September 13 in Dar es Salaam, with the match potentially being played at KMC Complex.
On October 10, Simba will take to the field once again for the Kariakoo Derby against city rivals Yanga. It will be the first Kariakoo Derby of the league season, following the two sides' meeting in the Community Shield.
