Singida Black Stars coach David Ouma says he is focused on helping Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars play in a Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament next year.The club is placed fourth on the standings after beating Azam 1-0 on Sunday.Ouma had his compatriot Elvis Rupia to thank, as his goal was enough to hand the team all three points.“Our goal is to finish in at least fourth position in the league standings, and after the win against Azam, we remain on course. The club is determined to qualify for a CAF tournament next season for the first time and that is our target,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8831572##Finishing fourth in the league is not the sole way of securing passage to continental football, as the FA Cup is also an acceptable route.Singida are in the quarterfinals of the competition.“The pressure is too much, and as a coach, you have to be acquainted with every aspect of your team and players. With huge investments made by our sponsors, they are always demanding results, and this keeps you awake at night, but I am confident that I am up to the task and will help them achieve their target,” he said.STARS ABROAD: Rupia hits double digits as Scriven assists in NorwayAfter Sunday’s win over Azam, Singida have five more matches to go before the season ends. Their next match will be against former champions Simba on 14 May.This is the second Tanzanian club Ouma, a former Sofapaka and Harambee Starlets coach, has handled in the last two years.His first club was Coastal Union, a club he helped qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup after the team finished fourth in the league. Why Harambee Stars trainer joined South Sudanese clubHe, however, parted ways with the club due to alleged unfulfilled promises on the part of Coastal Union.He returned home briefly before being lured back to Tanzania.
