SIMBA Sports Club have officially launched an intense fan mobilization campaign in anticipation of their highly awaited CAF Confederation Cup final second-leg clash against Moroccan giants RS Berkane.

The decisive showdown is set for Sunday, May 25, at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar. The campaign kicked off at the historic Mnazi Mmoja grounds, marking the start of a vibrant street-to-street, house-to-house caravan across Zanzibar. Its mission: to rally fans and well-wishers to fill the stadium and fuel Simba’s push for continental glory.

Determined to secure their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup title, Simba are pulling out all the stops. Speaking at the launch, Simba SC’s Media and Information Manager, Ahmed Ally (pictured), expressed full confidence in the squad and brushed off any concerns about not playing at their traditional home ground.

“Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is our fortress, yes - but it’s not the stadium that brings us victories, it’s our quality,” said Ally. “We secured our final ticket right here at Amaan, and it’s here we’ll be crowned champions. This is not only a promise fulfilled to the late President Mwinyi but also a tribute to his son, President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, who will grace the occasion.”

Ally also addressed reports of behind-the-scenes attempts to undermine Simba’s journey. “We’re aware of individuals plotting to sabotage this historic moment. If you must do it, do it in secret. Because if we find you, we will deal with you accordingly,” he said sternly. “We’ve set aside civility. We are in battle mode. Don’t provoke us.”

In a heartfelt moment, Ally invoked the late President John Magufuli’s prophetic words, when he predicted Simba would become Tanzania’s first club to win a major continental title. 

He also commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her unwavering support - highlighting her sponsorship of the team’s travel to Morocco for the first leg and consistent motivation throughout the campaign.

“All that’s left is for us to bring the trophy to the State House,” Ally stated. “Let’s make President Samia the first Tanzanian Head of State to receive a continental football title won by a local club. Our players must give everything - every ounce of energy, every drop of sweat - for that dream to come true.”

Adding further weight to the occasion, former Simba chairman Hassan Dalali issued a stark warning to alleged saboteurs. “We have credible intelligence on people planning to disrupt our team - whether from the Mainland or the Isles. Let this be a warning: don’t show up at the stadium. If Simba lose due to sabotage, no one will be spared,” Dalali declared.

Dalali recalled the painful memory of Simba’s controversial loss in the 1993 final, played before then-President Ali Hassan Mwinyi. He accused certain forces of historically working against Simba’s success.

“Back then, we were robbed. And now, in front of the son of that same president, you want to repeat that? Enough is enough. This time, we won’t allow it. The trophy must stay home,” he emphasized.

Dalali concluded by underscoring the magnitude of the moment. “Simba isn’t just playing for itself. This final is for the entire nation of Tanzania. Anyone wishing Simba ill has no place at Amaan. This is about national pride,” he said.

Simba head into the crucial fixture with optimism after narrowly losing the first leg 2-0 in Morocco. A 3-0 victory on Sunday would be enough for Simba to lift the CAF Confederation Cup title on away goals. With tensions high and expectations soaring, all eyes now turn to the New Amaan Complex, where Simba will aim to carve their name into African football history.