DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 15 -- A 1-0 loss to Mtibwa Sugar in the 2020 Mapinduzi Cup final at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Monday night has created a huge stir at Simba.

However, skipper John Bocco said they need to switch a focus to the Mainland Premier League and ensure they keep winning their matches. Simba will face Mbao FC at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza tomorrow.

A 38th minute goal by Awadh Juma was enough for the Morogoro-based side to be crowned new champions of the tournament which drew eight teams, and was played through knockout system.

The defeat led Simba to a total confusion, with the Chairman of the club's Board of Directors Mohamed Dewji alias 'MO' posting a tweet on Monday night that he has stepped down from the post and ...