South African coach Fadlu Davids has made a bold promise to the Simba SC supporters following the Simba Day held at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania on Wednesday.
The former Orlando Pirates coach is in his second season with the Tanzanian giants. He finished second in his debut campaign with the team, four points behind rivals and eventual champions Young Africans.
Simba also reached the CAF Confederation Cup final but unfortunately lost to RS Berkane of Morocco.
The club has missed out on the title for the past four seasons and has not lifted the CRDB Federation Cup since the 2021/22 campaign.
They have won the league title 22 times, four fewer than their biggest rivals, Young Africans.
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During the 17th edition of the Simba Day, which is traditionally used to introduce the squad ahead of the new season, Davids vowed to bring success to the club.
“Last season, we came very close to making a historic season. You were behind us every step of the way, and we appreciate it,” he told the club’s supporters at the packed stadium.
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“We love you, Simba fans. Last season was the season of building. We were building the team and putting in the foundations. This season is a season of success. This season is a season of trophies.”
The event also saw the official introduction of South African players Neo Maema and Rushine De Reuck. The pair have joined Davids ahead of the new season after officially parting ways with Mamelodi Sundowns.
Meanwhile, Simba are set to kick off their CAF Champions League campaign against Gaborone United on Saturday, 20 September.
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