Simba head coach Pablo Franco said fans should turn out in large numbers at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday for the first match in search of the group stage of the Confederations Cup in Africa
Pablo who joined Simba to take Didier Gomes' position, expressed his delight at the reception he received in Mwanza in first game which he led Simba to a 3-1 victory over Ruvu Shooting
He said the game against the Red Arrows on Sunday, will be his first at home but more importantly the fans must show up in large numbers to support their team
"I am very grateful to the fans who showed up in large numbers in Mwanza, I believe they will come to welcome me in large numbers on Sunday in red jerseys all over the stadium," said Pablo
Pablo added that they expect to face stiff opposition from the Zambian Red Arrows but the most important thing for them is 100% commitment so that they can win at home
"The match will be tough, we are at home we have to commit 100 percent all the time for the game to win. Preparations are going well and our expectation is to win"
Simba began their camp yesterday to prepare for the first leg match where the return leg will be n Zambia in a week
