We all know Yanga did not do good by refusing to play and per the rules they should be relegated to the third tier and Simba be awarded three points and two goals, the reigning champions said in a statement obtained by
Goal. What Yanga did is like a betrayal to the country and the government who had ordered the match to be pushed forward by two hours. We believe the postponement of the game was done intentionally by the Tanzania Premier League Board to favour Yanga who were obligated to obey the guidelines from the government through TFF. Simba are saddened by the decision of the TPLB and urge respective authorities to investigate the matter fully including the reason why Yanga were allowed to access the stadium before the time. We have also written to those authorities over the same.
It is a move that has not been well by Timu ya Wananchi, who insisted they will stick to the initial plan. The Yanga management is disappointed with the pushing forward of the game against Simba from 5 pm to 7 pm, read a statement obtained by
Goal. The changes are against the rules; article 15 (10) of the rules governing the game in the country states any changes regarding the kick-off should be communicated to both teams 24 hours earlier. Yanga management will not agree on the kick-off time communicated and will honour the initial time, 5 pm. The management has further challenged the TFF to run the league in accordance with the set rules and guidelines.
He is one of the best players at the club. The coaches and his fellow players are proud of him. It is a joy that he is back. We pray he avoids setbacks as has been the case previously as we head into the final bend of the season. When he keeps fit, we are hopeful he is going to help us a lot in the remaining games starting with that against Vipers SC on Sunday. Of late, we have struggled to score because most of our strikers are out injured, let us see what Balinya can offer.
Byekwaso s sentiments imply Balinya is in the plans of the Hippos coach after being sidelined by his predecessor Mike Mutebi.
Goal on Sunday. Simba are favourites [to advance] but Chiefs have been better in Caf than domestic competitions.
The former Mnyama coach has, however, explained what Amakhozi should do to get a chance of making it past the last eight. The best part of this competition is that it is played on the home and away basis, Kerr continued. Chiefs are playing at home first, and they manage to get a win, then they can make it past Simba. But it will not be a walk in the park.
The Tanzanian champions will travel south for the first leg tie that is expected to be played on May 14 or 15 before they host the second leg encounter on May 21 or 22.
Goal on Sunday. In contrast to them, Simba have had a good season both in the league and champions league. The morale within the team has been good from the beginning up to now. If you compare the two teams, I can say Simba have a 90% chance of winning the game. Much will also depend on the preparations we will have from now to the time we will play Chiefs in the first leg away. I am not implying that they are the underdogs because they have made it to the last eight with a reason.
The 29-year-old insists Mnyama are determined to get past the quarters in the annual competition. He has further insisted the Tanzanian outfit were ready to play any team in the last eight owing to their good preparations.