The recent meeting at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium ended in a 1-1 draw.
There were two clear chances for either side to score from in the first half. Namungo were the first to get a chance; Ibrahim Abdallah picked Hashim Mayanja in a good position, however, despite being in a good position, he narrowly shot wide.
In the 22nd minute, Timu ya Wananchi had a good chance to score; Saidi Ntibanzokiza managed to get past the defenders but he took too long to capitalise on the chance and he lost possession.
Yacouba Songne thought he had scored when he headed in a corner in the 73rd minute, but the assistant referee controversially ruled it out despite replays suggesting it should have stood.
They have been building a team and recent results prove football has no shortcut, you have to set structures. They are developing well because the management is giving them enough support. If you get enough support off the pitch, then players for sure will perform. It will contribute positively to their Saturday game against Chiefs. I am not expecting Simba to fall, they will get a positive outcome and advance. Chiefs have been struggling badly and it will play a part in Saturday s game.
The former Gor Mahia player has further explained how current coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa has positively impacted the team.
First of all, we have to show respect to them. Chiefs are not as easy as some may feel, they are a very strong side who play a high-intensity game and our first assignment is to ensure we lower the tempo.
Mnyama arrived in South Africa on Monday, five days ahead of the match. The former Taifa Star is impressed with the way the 21-time Tanzania Mainland League champions have been training and is hopeful of getting a favourable result ahead of the second leg at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Every player is in good shape, we have had several sessions and players are adapting considering the fact that it is very cold here, Matola continued.
Coach Da Rosa disappointed by Dar Derby cancellation
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Coach Da Rosa disappointed by Dar Derby cancellation
SIMBA SC s head coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa was surprised after a Vodacom Premier League clash between the outfit and age-old rivals, Yanga, dubbed Dar Derby , did not take place at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.
The game was scheduled to kick off at 17.00, but the Tanzania Football Federation pushed it forward by two hours owing to logistical issues as communicated by the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and local authorities.
However, Yanga were unimpressed and they opted not to abide by the new kick-off time.