Ahmed Ally, the Information Officer and Spokesperson of Simba SC, has said that his team expects a very tough challenge from Azam FC in the final of the CRDB Bank Federation Cup, stressing that the match will not be as easy as some people think.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the final, Ahmed Ally explained that Azam FC is a strong team that has shown great quality throughout the competition. As a result, Simba must enter the match fully prepared if they want to achieve their goal of winning the trophy.
However, Ahmed Ally also made remarks that sparked significant debate regarding Simba's traditional rivals, Young Africans SC. The spokesperson stated that if Yanga had qualified for the final, Simba would have had an easier task than they currently face against Azam FC.
According to Ahmed Ally, Yanga would have been easier opponents for Simba in the final. The statement attracted widespread attention from football fans and quickly spread across social media. Yanga supporters expressed their dissatisfaction with the comments, with some claiming that the remarks showed disrespect toward their club.
On the other hand, Simba fans interpreted the statement as a sign of confidence from their team ahead of the final. Ahmed Ally's comments came after Azam FC eliminated Yanga in the semifinals with a 3–2 victory, a result that earned Azam a place in the final against Simba for the championship title.
The CRDB Bank Federation Cup final is now eagerly anticipated by football fans across the country, with many waiting to see whether Simba can back up its words on the pitch or whether Azam FC will use the match to prove that it deserves to lift the trophy.
