Harambee Stars combative defender Joash Onyango featured for Simba SC as the Tanzanian outfit wrapped up their preseason campaign in Egypt with a 2-0 victory against Saudi Arabian outfit Al Kholood on Monday evening.In the match played in Isamilia, the Kenyan international was named in the starting lineup as the team continued with its preparation for the upcoming 2022/23 Tanzanian football season.🔢 Kikosi cha leo kwenye mchezo wa kirafiki.Mchezo umesogezwa mbele kwa dakika 30. #FriendlyMatch #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/OuFwYNLcga— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) August 1, 2022 Michael Gadiel gave the Wekundu wa Msimbazi the lead in the 27th minute after being given an assist by Habib Kyombo before Ghanaian international Augustine Okrah added the second as Simba took a 2-0 lead at the break.In the second half, both sides failed to make any impact on the scoreline as Simba wrapped up their preseason with the comfortable victory ahead of their season. The game against Al Kholood was Simba’s fourth and final match in Egypt with the team now set to shift its focus to its Simba Day celebrations set to be held on August 8.Ushindi kwenye mchezo wetu wa mwisho wa kirafiki tukiwa hapa jijini Ismailia, Misri. #FriendlyMatch #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/w5JbcNYr8i— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) August 1, 2022 Simba played its first friendly against Ismaily where they drew 1-1. They then thrashed Abou Hamad 6-0 in their second encounter before tasting a 2-0 defeat against Haras El Hodoud.In the new campaign, Simba will be hoping to reestablish their dominance in the Ligi Kuu Bara after fierce rivals Yanga clinched the 2021/2022 league title to end their four-year domination in Tanzania.The Mo Dewji backed side will also be hoping to make a mark in the CAF Champions League continental competition when the qualifiers start in September.
