David Ouma confident in Singida Black Stars’ top-four finish aspirations

By Seth Mapoli , The Guardian
Published at 05:00 AM Jan 27 2025
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Singida Black Stars assistant coach, David Ouma

SINGIDA Black Stars assistant coach, David Ouma, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the second round of the Premier League, commending the squad’s balance and resilience despite recent technical bench changes.

Ouma (pictured) praised the players for quickly adapting to the new system under the revamped technical team. 

“We are proud of how swiftly our players have embraced the changes. The team is complete in all departments and ready to maintain our competitive edge in the second round,” he said.

The Singida-based club began their preparations early, holding an extensive training camp in Arusha to ensure the squad was well-conditioned for the upcoming fixtures. 

However, reports suggest the camp will soon be dismantled as the team transitions back to Singida to finalize preparations for their league campaign.

Ouma highlighted the significant improvements made during the recently concluded transfer window, emphasizing that new signings had addressed the team’s previous shortcomings.

“We identified a few areas that needed strengthening, and the players we brought in have been instrumental in improving our squad. They are in good competitive shape and ready to contribute immediately,” he noted.

Despite the mid-season changes in the technical bench, Ouma assured fans that the team’s performance trajectory remains unaffected. 

“Our players have adjusted well to the new technical team, which took charge shortly after being introduced. Singida Black Stars will continue to fight at the same level we started with,” he said.

With the team currently sitting in fourth place on the league table, Ouma expressed optimism about achieving their season objective of finishing in the top four and securing a spot in continental competitions.

“The entire squad is in excellent shape. Individually, each player is highly competitive, and collectively, we have built a strong team capable of handling the challenges ahead. Our ultimate goal is to finish in the top four and represent Tanzania internationally, and we believe this is achievable,” Ouma stated.

He further explained the decision to return to Singida, citing the need to sharpen their focus as they gear up for a demanding fixture schedule. 

“Initially, we planned to remain in Arusha for a month, but with the adjusted schedule, we’ll head back to Singida to prepare for the battles ahead. We are determined to secure a spot in international competitions.”

Looking ahead to February, Ouma acknowledged the challenges posed by a congested schedule, which includes six critical league matches three at home and three away.

“It won’t be easy, but we are ready to fight. Our goal is to collect as many points as possible in February to maintain our position and push for greater heights,” he affirmed.

The Singida Black Stars’ second-round campaign begins with a home clash against Kagera Sugar, followed by away fixtures against KMC, JKT Tanzania, and  Young Africans (Yanga). 

They will then conclude February with back-to-back home matches against Pamba Jiji and Mashujaa.

Ouma is confident that the team’s meticulous preparations, coupled with the players’ form and determination, will ensure they navigate this demanding period successfully.

With their sights firmly set on a strong finish, Singida Black Stars aim to solidify their status as one of the league’s top-performing teams and achieve their long-term ambitions of representing Tanzania on the international stage.