Simba SC head coach Steve Barker has confirmed that preparations for their match against Mashujaa FC are complete, while anticipating a tough challenge from their opponents in the NBC Premier League encounter.
Barker said Simba are aware of Mashujaa’s quality and remember the difficulties they faced against the team last season.
However, he insisted that his squad is well prepared to handle the challenge and will take to the pitch determined to maintain their positive results and secure victory.
“Preparations for the match are complete, and we expect strong opposition from Mashujaa. We remember that they gave us a difficult challenge last season, but we have prepared well and will go into the game aiming to maintain our winning form,” Barker said.
Barker’s remarks suggest that Simba are not expecting an easy encounter, despite their determination to continue collecting positive results.
For the technical bench, thorough preparation and an understanding of the opponent’s strengths will be crucial to putting the team in a strong position to claim all three points.
Meanwhile, Simba player Anthony Mligo said the players have prepared well and are ready to follow the technical bench’s instructions as they seek to secure victory.
Mligo acknowledged Mashujaa’s quality, describing them as a good team with a respectable technical bench. Nevertheless, he stressed that Simba’s objective is to fight hard and emerge with all three points.
The encounter is expected to be competitive, with Simba looking to maintain their positive run while Mashujaa FC will be aiming to produce a strong performance against the Msimbazi Reds.
For Simba, the challenge will be to turn their preparations into a winning performance on the pitch, while Mashujaa will be looking to disrupt their opponents’ plans and secure a positive result.