Simba SC started the Mapinduzi Cup with a 3-1 win over Chipukizi FC at the Amaan Stadium on Friday in Zanzibar.
Meddie Kagere and Athumani Miraji scored the three goals for the Mainland Premier League champions while Chipukizi’s goal was scored by Suleiman Nassor.
Coach Selemani Matola composed a team of players who hardly feature in the Mainland Premier League and the Champions League in his first line up since taking charge of the team temporarily after Sven Vandenbroeck’s exit.
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In goal, Beno Kakolanya was fielded while David Kameta, Kevin Moyo, Kennedy, Juma Athumani Miraji and Ian Moyo were the other players to be drafted into the first team.