{"id":150172,"date":"2026-04-03T15:34:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/simba-brace-for-tough-test-against-coastal-union"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:30:05","slug":"simba-brace-for-tough-test-against-coastal-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/simba-brace-for-tough-test-against-coastal-union","title":{"rendered":"Simba Brace for Tough Test against Coastal Union"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>SIMBA SC Assistant Coach, Selemani Matola, has warned that Coastal Union remain a difficult opponent, as they prepare for today\u2019s Mainland Premier League clash at Major General Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a pre-match interview, Matola stressed that encounters between the two sides are rarely straightforward, pointing to their recent meeting, which ended in a goalless draw.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that Coastal Union\u2019s resilience and organisation make them one of the more challenging teams in the league.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is never an easy match against Coastal Union when we meet them,\u201d Matola said. \u201cWe have prepared well, and our focus is to ensure we get positive results.\u201d Despite acknowledging the threat posed by their opponents, Matola expressed confidence in Simba\u2019s preparations ahead of the fixture.<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed that the squad is in good condition, with all players fit and available for selection. \u201cOur preparations have been good, and the players are healthy and ready for the showdown,\u201d he added. \u201cWhat is important now is to fight for maximum points.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simba SC, with 31 points from 14 matches, are firmly in second place in the league. They trail behind Young Africans at the top, who have 38 points from 16 matches. Slightly behind Simba are Azam FC with 29 points from 15 matches, Coastal Union are seated 13th with 15 points from 16 games.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the pressing Coastal Union Head Coach Mohammed Muya expressed confidence in his squad despite facing one of the league\u2019s heavyweights.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand Simba\u2019s quality, but we have come to compete and fight for three important points. Our players are in good physical condition ahead of the match,\u201d Muya said.<\/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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