DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 27 -- THE government is optimistic about addressing the outstanding requirements at Uhuru Stadium to strengthen Simbas chances of hosting their CAF Champions League groupstage matches in Dar es Salaam.

Deputy Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Hamis Mwinjuma said the improvements needed at the venue were manageable and within the governments capacity, raising hopes that the Msimbazi giants could play their continental fixtures at Uhuru Stadium.

Mwinjuma made the remarks during a post-match interview after Simba defeated 15 de Agosto 3-0 at Uhuru Stadium on Sunday, completing a 9-1 aggregate victory to book their place in the CAF Champions League group stage.

He said the government is committed to cre...