Simba SC Overview
| Club name | Simba Sports Club |
| Common name | Simba SC |
| Short name | SSC |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Base | Kariakoo, Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Nickname | Wekundu wa Msimbazi (The Red Lions) |
| League | Tanzanian Premier League |
| Head coach | Steve Barker |
| Chairman | Murtaza Mangungu |
| Ownership | Simba members 51%; Mohammed Dewji 49% |
| Official website | simbasc.co.tz |
Simba SC, one of Tanzania’s largest football clubs with roots in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam and a history spanning back to 1936. Recognized today as one of the country’s most successful teams, Simba transitioned through several incarnations before adopting the name and status that continue to define its place in Tanzanian football.
Follow Simba SC results, fixtures, standings, squad developments and major club updates on SportPesa Blog Tanzania. This article brings together a full Simba SC overview, including the club’s history, performance, fixture schedule, squad profile and transfer activity in one place.

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Simba SC fixtures and match schedule
Follow Simba SC fixtures and match schedule updates throughout the season in one place. The table below includes Simba SC’s recent results, postponed games, and upcoming matches, making it easier for fans to track the club’s full schedule.
| Date | Fixture | Home/Away | Status | Result / Kick-off |
| 22 Feb | Tanzania Prisons vs Simba | Away | FT | 0–2 |
| 25 Feb | Dodoma Jiji vs Simba | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| 1 Mar | Young Africans vs Simba | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| TBC | Namungo vs Simba | Away | Postponed | Time TBD |
| TBC | Singida Big Stars vs Simba | Away | Postponed | Time TBD |
| 11 Mar | Singida Black Stars vs Simba | Away | FT | 1–2 |
| 19 Mar | Pamba Jiji vs Simba | Away | FT | 1–1 |
| 22 Mar | Simba vs TRA United | Home | FT | 3–0 |
| 2 Apr | Simba vs Coastal Union | Home | FT | 2–0 |
| 5 Apr | Azam vs Simba | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| 9 Apr | TRA United vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 15 Apr | Singida Big Stars vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 18 Apr | Namungo vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 19:00 |
| 3 May | Simba vs Young Africans | Home | Upcoming | 17:00 |
| 6 May | Simba vs JKT Tanzania | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 10 May | Simba vs Tanzania Prisons | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 14 May | Mashujaa vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 16:15 |
| 21 May | Coastal Union vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 18:30 |
| 24 May | Simba vs Dodoma Jiji | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 14 Jun | Simba vs Pamba Jiji | Home | Upcoming | 19:00 |
| 18 Jun | Mbeya City vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 24 Jun | Mtibwa Sugar vs Simba | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 27 Jun | Simba vs Singida Black Stars | Home | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 30 Jun | Simba vs KMC | Home | Upcoming | 16:00 |
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Simba SC results and season performance
Track Simba SC results and season performance in one place, with recent scorelines, match outcomes, and performance trends across the campaign. This section gives readers a clearer view of how Simba SC are performing in the NBC Premier League and other competitions, including form, consistency, and the results shaping their season.
The table below highlights Simba SC’s recent results, opponents, home or away status, and match outcomes. It gives readers a clearer view of the club’s performance across the season.
| Date | Competition | Fixture | Home/Away | Status | Result / Kick-off |
| 22 Feb | NBC Premier League | Tanzania Prisons vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 0–2 |
| 25 Feb | NBC Premier League | Dodoma Jiji vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| 1 Mar | NBC Premier League | Young Africans vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| TBC | NBC Premier League | Singida Big Stars vs Simba SC | Away | Postponed | Time TBD |
| TBC | NBC Premier League | Namungo vs Simba SC | Away | Postponed | Time TBD |
| 11 Mar | NBC Premier League | Singida Black Stars vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 1–2 |
| 19 Mar | NBC Premier League | Pamba Jiji vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 1–1 |
| 22 Mar | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs TRA United | Home | FT | 3–0 |
| 2 Apr | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Coastal Union | Home | FT | 2–0 |
| 5 Apr | NBC Premier League | Azam vs Simba SC | Away | FT | 0–0 |
| 9 Apr | NBC Premier League | TRA United vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 15 Apr | NBC Premier League | Singida Big Stars vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 18 Apr | NBC Premier League | Namungo vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 19:00 |
| 3 May | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Young Africans | Home | Upcoming | 17:00 |
| 6 May | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs JKT Tanzania | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 10 May | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Tanzania Prisons | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 14 May | NBC Premier League | Mashujaa vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 16:15 |
| 21 May | NBC Premier League | Coastal Union vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 18:30 |
| 24 May | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Dodoma Jiji | Home | Upcoming | 18:15 |
| 14 Jun | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Pamba Jiji | Home | Upcoming | 19:00 |
| 18 Jun | NBC Premier League | Mbeya City vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 24 Jun | NBC Premier League | Mtibwa Sugar vs Simba SC | Away | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 27 Jun | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs Singida Black Stars | Home | Upcoming | 16:00 |
| 30 Jun | NBC Premier League | Simba SC vs KMC | Home | Upcoming | 16:00 |
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Simba SC standings in the Tanzania Premier League
The table below highlights Simba SC standings in the Tanzania Premier League, including the club’s position, points, goal difference, and match record. It gives readers a clear picture of Simba SC’s progress in the league and where the team stands against its main rivals. This section helps follow Simba SC’s form and overall performance across the season.
These are the currently updated Simba SC standings in the Tanzania Premier League.
| Position | Club | Matches played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points |
| 1 | Young Africans | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 35 | 3 | +32 | 41 |
| 2 | Simba SC | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 6 | +20 | 35 |
| 3 | Azam | 17 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 5 | +18 | 33 |
| 4 | JKT Tanzania | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 29 |
| 5 | Pamba Jiji | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 26 |
| 6 | Singida Black Stars | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Dodoma Jiji | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 18 | -1 | 24 |
| 8 | TRA United | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 23 |
| 9 | Mtibwa Sugar | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | Namungo | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 22 |
| 11 | Mashujaa | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 20 |
| 12 | Mbeya City | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 16 |
| 13 | Coastal Union | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 16 |
| 14 | Singida Big Stars | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 22 | -14 | 16 |
| 15 | Tanzania Prisons | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 22 | -13 | 13 |
| 16 | KMC | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 28 | -21 | 8 |
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Simba SC squad
Simba SC squad consists of senior players, established internationals and young talents in all positions. Here we can see the current Simba SC squad for 2025/26 season, including all player details, such as age and position. Among the key names in the squad are Neo Maema, Moussa Camara, Clatous Chama, Rushine De Reuck, Mohammed Bajaber, Selemani Mwalimu and Jonathan Sowah.
| Category | Details |
| Club | Simba SC |
| Season | 2025/26 |
| Total market value | €1.90m |
| Squad size | 28 |
| Average age | 25.6 |
| Foreign players | 14 |
| Foreign players percentage | 50.0% |
| National team players | 16 |
| Stadium | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium |
| Stadium capacity | 60,000 |
| Current transfer record | +€626k |
| Tanzanian league titles | 22 |
| Tanzanian Cup titles | 6 |
| Tanzanian Super Cup titles | 10 |
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Contract | Market value |
| 26 | Moussa Camara | Goalkeeper | 27 | Guinea | 30/06/2026 | €225k |
| — | Djibrilla Kassali | Goalkeeper | 29 | Niger | — | €75k |
| 22 | Yakoub Suleiman Ali | Goalkeeper | 26 | Tanzania | — | €75k |
| — | Hussein Abel | Goalkeeper | 27 | Tanzania | — | — |
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Contract | Market value |
| 14 | Abdulrazack Hamza | Centre-back | 23 | Tanzania | 30/06/2026 | €100k |
| 31 | Wilson Nangu | Centre-back | 24 | Tanzania | — | €25k |
| — | Olivier Touré | Centre-back | 28 | Côte d’Ivoire | — | — |
| 23 | Rushine De Reuck | Centre-back | 30 | South Africa | 30/06/2027 | — |
| 4 | Vedastus Masinde | Centre-back | 19 | Tanzania | — | — |
| — | Nickson Kibabage | Left-back | 25 | Tanzania | — | €50k |
| 5 | Anthony Mligo | Left-back | 18 | Tanzania | — | — |
| 12 | Shomari Kapombe | Right-back | 34 | Tanzania | — | €75k |
| 15 | David Kameta | Right-back | 24 | Tanzania | — | — |
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Contract | Market value |
| 21 | Yusuph Kagoma | Defensive midfield | 30 | Tanzania | — | €75k |
| 8 | Alassane Kanté | Central midfield | 25 | Senegal | — | — |
| 30 | Naby Camara | Central midfield | 24 | Guinea | — | — |
| 37 | Hussein Semfuko | Central midfield | 21 | Tanzania | — | — |
| 35 | Neo Maema | Attacking midfield | 30 | South Africa | 30/06/2026 | €1.00m |
| — | Clatous Chama | Attacking midfield | 34 | Zambia | — | €100k |
| 18 | Morice Abraham | Attacking midfield | 22 | Tanzania | — | €50k |
| 32 | Inno Jospin Loemba | Attacking midfield | 21 | Congo | — | — |
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Contract | Market value |
| — | Anicet Oura | Left winger | 26 | Côte d’Ivoire | — | — |
| 17 | Mohammed Bajaber | Left winger | 23 | Kenya | — | — |
| 29 | Libasse Gueye | Left winger | 22 | Senegal | 31/12/2028 | — |
| 34 | Elie Mpanzu | Right winger | 24 | DR Congo | — | — |
| 36 | Ladaki Chasambi | Right winger | 22 | Tanzania | — | — |
| No. | Player | Position | Age | Nationality | Contract | Market value |
| 40 | Selemani Mwalimu | Centre-forward | 20 | Tanzania | 30/06/2026 | €50k |
| 3 | Jonathan Sowah | Centre-forward | 27 | Ghana | — | — |
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Simba SC coach
Simba SC are currently under the guidance of head coach Steve Barker, whose arrival added fresh experience and a more structured tactical identity to the team. This section covers Simba SC’s current coach, his background, and the football approach developing under his leadership. It also examines how Barker’s ideas are influencing the club’s results, defensive stability, and match management across the season.
Simba SC form guide and performance trends
Simba SC remain one of the leading sides in Tanzanian football, with strong league form and a disciplined defensive record continuing to shape their season. They currently sit second in the Tanzania Premier League with 35 points from 16 matches and a +20 goal difference. Their recent form of W-D-W-W-D underlines their consistency, while their CAF Champions League run ended in fourth place in Group D with 5 points from 6 matches.
This is the current Simba SC form guide and performance trends in a table format;
Simba SC form guide overview
| Competition | Position | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points | Last five form | Status |
| Tanzania Premier League | 2 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 6 | +20 | 35 | W-D-W-W-D | Title race |
| CAF Champions League Group D | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 | L-L-D-D-W | Eliminated |
Simba SC Tanzania Premier League form guide
| Category | Simba SC record |
| League position | 2nd |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Goals scored | 26 |
| Goals conceded | 6 |
| Goal difference | +20 |
| Points | 35 |
| Last five matches | W-D-W-W-D |
Simba SC CAF Champions League Group D record
| Category | Simba SC record |
| Group position | 4th |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Goals scored | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 7 |
| Goal difference | -2 |
| Points | 5 |
| Qualification status | Did not qualify for the next stage |
Simba SC last five league form guide
| Match sequence | Result |
| Match 1 | Win |
| Match 2 | Draw |
| Match 3 | Win |
| Match 4 | Win |
| Match 5 | Draw |
Simba SC club profile and history
Simba SC has built one of the strongest football identities in Tanzania, with a long history, a loyal fan base, and a lasting presence in domestic and continental competition. Founded in 1936 and based in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, the club has grown into one of the defining names in Tanzanian football. This section covers Simba SC’s club profile, historical background, identity, and the milestones that continue to shape its legacy.
Simba SC transfers and squad updates
Track Simba SC transfers and squad updates through the season, including arrivals, departures, loan deals, and important changes in the current squad. This section highlights Simba SC transfer activity and player movement in one place, making it easier to follow how the squad is being strengthened and adjusted over time.
Latest Simba SC news
Stay updated with the latest Simba SC news, including team updates, transfer rumours, match developments, and key stories around the club. This section brings together Simba SC news in one place, making it easier to follow the headlines, results, and off-pitch changes that matter most.
FAQs about Simba SC
When was Simba SC founded?
Simba SC was established in 1936 in Dar es Salaam. Before becoming Simba, the club was known as The Queens and later Sunderland, before taking its current name in 1971.
What are the nicknames of Simba SC?
Simba SC’s best-known nickname is Wekundu wa Msimbazi, which is closely linked to the club’s red identity and its connection to Msimbazi. The club is also often called Simba, and in local football culture, names like Taifa Kubwa and Msimbazi Street Boys are also associated with the team.
Where is Simba SC home stadium?
Simba SC is primarily associated with Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, which serves as the club’s main home ground for major fixtures. Some match sources also reference KMC Stadium for selected home matches, but Benjamin Mkapa remains the stadium most strongly linked with the club.
Who is Simba FC head coach?
Simba SC’s current head coach is Steve Barker. The South African tactician took charge of the club in December 2025 after leaving Stellenbosch FC.
Who is the owner of Simba SC?
Simba SC operates under a shared ownership structure. Club members hold 51% of the club, while businessman Mohammed “Mo” Dewji owns the remaining 49% stake, making him the club’s main private investor and co-owner.
Who are Simba FC’s biggest rivals?
Simba SC’s main rivals are Young Africans SC (Yanga), with their meetings forming the highly charged Kariakoo Derby. In more recent years, Azam FC has also emerged as an important competitor, but Yanga remains Simba’s most intense and historic rival.
Conclusion
Simba SC’s profile is built on history, identity, and sustained competitiveness in Tanzanian football. Founded in 1936 and shaped by decades of growth, the club has developed into one of the country’s best-known teams, with a loyal fan base and a lasting presence in major competitions. Its legacy, achievements, and continued ambition ensure that Simba SC remains one of the defining names in the game.

