During the launch, Simba’sCEO Barbara confirmed the first game will be played on January 27 at 17:00 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
The club’s spokesperson Haji Manara explained why they settled on the two clubs as their opponents for the tournament.
“This is a big thing and Simba have become the first club to organise a tournament that involves the biggest clubs in Africa,” Manara said during the launch. “No one does not know how big TP Mazembe are or Al-Hilal of Sudan.
“Simba will open the competition with a game against Al-Hilal and on Friday, Al-Hilal will face TP Mazembe. On Sunday, which will be the climax of the tournament, Simba will clash with TP Mazembe at 4:00 pm.