AS Simba await their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final opponents, their Premier League title chase remains relentless.

Last weekend’s dominant 3-0 victory over Tabora United reaffirmed their credentials, and they now face another test against Fountain Gate in a crucial away fixture in Manyara.

Simba, under head coach Fadlu Davids (pictured), embark on a long journey north for this enticing league contest, armed with an impressive record. 

They have won each of their last ten Premier League matches, the longest ongoing streak in the division.

Their defense has been rocking solid, conceding the fewest goals in the league while scoring 34 times in just 16 games - an average of two goals per match.

Additionally, Simba remain one of only two teams yet to taste defeat on the road, having secured victory in all eight away games this season.

Earlier this campaign, Simba dismantled Fountain Gate 4-0 at the KMC Mwenge Complex, underlining their superiority. 

The question now is whether they can replicate that dominant performance.

Simba need to win this match because they are neck to neck with defending champions Young Africans in what is turning out to be a tight two-horse race. 

Fountain Gate, on the other hand, started the season impressively, spending the first ten matchdays within the top four after recording five wins, three draws, and two losses.

However, their form has deteriorated drastically, with five defeats in their last six matches. As a result, they now sit 13 points adrift of the top four but still maintain a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone.

A string of three consecutive losses, including a crushing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Young Africans, will undoubtedly have dampened Fountain Gate’s morale. 

However, they enter this fixture with renewed hope following a squad overhaul that saw ten new signings arrive, along with a change in the technical bench.

Experienced Kenyan coach Robert Matano has taken charge, replacing Mohamed Muya, in a bid to steer the club back to winning ways.

With the departure of top scorer Selemani Mwalimu to Moroccan giants Wydad, the responsibility of leading Fountain Gate’s attack now falls on Edgar William. 

Whether the team can shake off recent struggles and pose a challenge to the in-form Simba remains to be seen.