{"id":147088,"date":"2026-01-05T18:53:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/simba-coach-commends-his-team-each-match-counts"},"modified":"2026-01-06T10:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:31:08","slug":"simba-coach-commends-his-team-each-match-counts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/simba-coach-commends-his-team-each-match-counts","title":{"rendered":"Simba Coach Commends his Team: each Match Counts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker said his team are fully prepared for their today\u2019s Mapinduzi Cup Group B match against Fufuni SC at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>Barker made the comments to reporters after their 1\u20130 victory against Muembe Makumbi in their group opening match, stressing that his side had analysed their performance and worked carefully to improve ahead of the today\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis match is very important for us. We reviewed our last game, identified areas that needed improvement and focused on correcting them. The team is well prepared and ready to perform,\u201d Barker said.<\/p>\n<p>The South African coach noted that the competitive nature of the Mapinduzi Cup leaves little margin for error, adding that Simba are approaching the fixture with full concentration and respect for their opponents.<\/p>\n<p>Barker added that continued progress will be key as the tournament unfolds, calling on his players to show development both individually and as a unit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery match in this tournament carries weight. There is no room for complacency. We must stay focused, respect the opposition and execute our plan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to keep growing as a team, improving day by day and match by match,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>While insisting Simba treat all fixtures seriously, Barker acknowledged the added importance of Monday\u2019s contest, describing it as potentially decisive in the race for the semifinals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s result is vital if we want to stay on course to reach the semi-finals and compete for the cup,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Simba opened their Mapinduzi Cup campaign with a narrow 1\u20130 win over Muembe Makumbi at the same venue, with Mohammed Bajabir scoring the decisive goal to give the Tanzanian giants an encouraging start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. 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