SIMBA fans are eager for their team to regain the NBC Premier League’s top spot with a decisive win over KMC this afternoon. The Simba vs KMC fixture is set to kick off at 4 pm at KMC Mwenge Complex.

Fadlu Davids’ men enter this clash with eyes set firmly on victory. The Msimbazi Reds have shown excellent form this season, despite recent hiccups like their unexpected draw against Coastal Union and the loss to arch-rivals Young Africans.

Each point is critical in their race for the title, especially as Young Africans face Tabora United tomorrow. 

With Young Africans leading the league by two points, Simba will aim not just for three points but for a boost in their title charge, banking on potential slips from their competitors.

Ahead of the tie coach Davids (pictured) highlighted the need for Simba to be keen in how to approach the game against an opponent he labelled as a well-coached side and highly adaptable.

“Our preparations have gone well. After a very tough match away from home, we are happy to be back at KMC Complex but we expect a tough game against a well-coached side.

“Every match is different. Every match has different challenges. We face a very good side and have huge respect for their coach. They have got clear structure in and out of possession and also adapt to teams. 

“They play one way for example against a team like Yanga and then dominate in other matches so we know they are coming with a clear plan,” he said.

It would not be unfair to say that KMC under Abdihamid Moallin have experienced an inconsistent start, as they have recorded four wins, two draws and four losses in the league.

As a result, the Kinondoni-based side find themselves sixth in the table – six points behind fourth-placed Azam and five points above Namungo occupying the last relegation zone spot.

KMC clinched a dramatic a hard fought 1-0 victory over Namungo last time out, with Rashim Chambo scoring the only goal of the game. 

It was their first back-to-back win of the season following 2-1 victory over Tanzania Prisons in the previous match.

They have now won three of their previous four Premier League matches, with a 1-0 victory over Kagera Sugar preceding a 3-1 defeat to Fountain Gate. 

Their ambition to extend their recent solid run makes this encounter all the more compelling.

While KMC’s recent form is good, their history against Simba reflects a David vs Goliath narrative. 

In 12 league encounters, KMC have yet to secure a win against Simba, with the Msimbazi Reds claiming 10 victories and the remaining two fixtures ending in draws.

However, KMC’s 2-2 hard fought draw in last season’s meeting with Simba suggests they’re capable of causing problems on their day,