Simba SC has switched its home venue to Major General Isamuhyo Stadium, with the club set to host Coastal Union in its next NBC Premier League fixture on August 27, 2026.
The decision means Simba will no longer use Uhuru Stadium, which had earlier been identified as the club’s home ground.
Simba Head of Information and Communications, Ahmed Ally, said the club opted for Isamuhyo Stadium based on its positive experience at the venue last season, when the team remained unbeaten in all its matches there.
The club has already begun preparations for the Coastal Union encounter following the team’s return from Singida.
“We have had a good experience at Isamuhyo. Last season, we did not lose a match there, so we have decided to use it again,” Ally said.
Fans attending the match will pay Sh5,000 for the general stands and Sh10,000 for VIP A.
Simba has also urged supporters to embrace its new mobile ticketing system, which allows fans to purchase match tickets remotely instead of queuing at physical ticket outlets.
Ally acknowledged that the system is still new to many supporters but said it has been designed to make ticket purchases more convenient and reduce congestion at ticket-selling points.
The Coastal Union match is expected to provide one of the first major tests of the new system, with the club encouraging supporters to familiarise themselves with the process before match day.
Beyond domestic competition, Simba is preparing for its CAF Champions League campaign, which begins on September 6 against Malawi’s Mighty Wanderers.
The second leg will be played in Dar es Salaam on September 13.
Ally said the club has set a target of reaching the semi-finals after reviewing its performance in last season’s competition and strengthening the squad with experienced players.
Simba will travel to Malawi on September 4 ahead of the first-leg encounter.
The club is also mobilising supporters to travel to Malawi, with buses scheduled to leave Ubungo in Dar es Salaam at 7pm on September 3.
Ally said Simba wants to mobilise a large number of travelling supporters as it seeks to create a strong away following, while reminding fans that anyone travelling to Malawi must have a valid passport.
For Simba, the coming weeks will provide an early test of its ambitions on two fronts—defending its domestic campaign while laying the foundation for a stronger push in Africa.:::
