League leaders Yanga SC, who were bundled from last year s edition in the semis by their rivals Simba, have a relatively easier task against Kengold FC.
Another interesting fixture will be between Mtibwa Sugar and JKT Tanzania as well as Mwadui FC who will host Gwambina FC.
Administrative side Ruvu Shooting have been handed a task against former top-tier side Mbao FC. The latter will be at home and will be aiming at capitalizing on the home ground.
The winner of the competition will represent Tanzania in the Caf Confederation Cup competition in the 2021/22 season.
Meanwhile, Namungo will play Primeiro de Agosto of Angola in the final preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup. The FA Cup finalists, who are making a first appearance at this stage, will play away before a home match against the Angolan outfit on February 12 and 21.
We have so many hopes on you. Our target [this season] is to successfully defend our Tanzania Mainland League title, reach the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League and defend the FA Cup. I am confident you will ensure Simba fans will continue walking heads up and proudly be associated with the team.
Welcome to SIMBA Coach DIDIER! Tuna matarajio makubwa sana kutoka kwako. Malengo yetu ni kutetea ubingwa wa Ligi Kuu, kufika robo fainali ya Ligi ya Mabingwa Afrika na kutetea kombe la FA. Naamini utahakikisha wanasimba tujivunie na kutembea vifua mbele! #NguvuMojapic.twitter.com/7LvCOSGPoJ Barbara Gonzalez (@bvrbvra) January 24, 2021
“He is as fit as a fiddle and will appear on the pitch soon so fans should not have any doubts about our player.”
On January 15, Simba confirmed through their Board of Director Kassim Dewji that the former Orlando Pirates star had been ruled out for six months because of injury.
“Morrison is having some pain which is unsettling him whenever he wants to play and we have now been advised to take him for further tests and it could end with surgery,” Dewji told reporters in Dar es Salaam.
“He has not played for us for a very long time despite training with the team but he now has a routine he will follow which includes surgery and he has also been told to stay out for six months.”