Simba SC coach Sven Vandenbroeck has revealed the reason his side must beat Namungo FC in the season curtain-raiser on Sunday.
The Wekundu wa Msimbazi will come up against the side they played in the final of the FA Cup in the Community Shield contest at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha.
The Belgian tactician, who will be handling the side for a second season, has now explained why a win will be very important for his side going into the new season set to kick off on September 6.
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“Of course we all know if you win you get a trophy, it is okay with that but my main focus is we must win to make sure it sets our road to a good campaign this season,” Vandenbroeck told reporters in Arusha ahead of the match.