DAR ES SALAAM, May 21 -- SIMBA SC Head Coach Steve Barker has challenged his players to maintain absolute focus and discipline ahead of todays Mainland Premier League clash against Coastal Union, insisting consistency is non-negotiable for their title charge.

Simba sit second in the standings on 52 points, trailing arch-rivals Young Africans SC by just two points after 23 matches. With seven games remaining, the race has effectively narrowed to a two-horse contest, though third-placed Azam FC remain a looming threat on 46 points.

Speaking during the prematch interview yesterday, Barker said Simba are in high spirits but warned that facing Coastal Union away from home would present a difficult challenge particularly they are battling for...