DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 13 -- SIMBA head into their next Mainland Premier League assignment against Mashujaa FC today, seeking to maintain their perfect start to the season, with head coach Steve Barker stressing that consistency will be crucial to extend their winning run.

The Msimbazi giants, who have collected 21 points from seven matches, welcome a Mashujaa side that has made an encouraging start to the campaign, sitting fourth on 12 points after four wins and three defeats.

Fresh from their 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Young Africans, Simba will be keen to build on that momentum and demonstrate their ability to sustain their early-season form against a side Barker expects to provide a stern examination.

Ahead of the encounter, Barker ...