• Home
  • Football

Jamus vs Simba Preview & Betting Tips - Expect Stalemate in Kagame Cup Clash

tolu-shotade
Editor
Last updated: Sun 26 Jul 2026 18:22
Jamus of South Sudan look to build on a shock 2-0 victory over Singida Black Stars as they face Tanzania’s Simba in the CECAFA Kagame Cup Group B. Both teams enter the fixture unbeaten in almost all recent games — Jamus in nine of their last ten and Simba in their last ten — but face each other for the first time. With Simba seeking their first group stage win and Jamus targeting knockout qualification, the match is likely to be fiercely contested and could end in a draw given both sides' current form.
Tolu Shotade 3 hours ago
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Jamus stunned the holders and seek to continue their strong run.
  • Simba are unbeaten in 10 matches but in search of their first group win.
  • Both teams are well-matched; a draw is likely in their first-ever meeting.
Jamus vs Simba
CECAFA Kagame Cup (Getty Images)

Jamus vs Simba CECAFA Kagame Cup Preview


Jamus of South Sudan are aiming to build on a win in their opening fixture when they face Tanzania’s Simba in a Group B clash at the CECAFA Kagame Cup. 

With the Tanzanians seeking their first win in the competition, both teams could be fired up for this one and should cancel each other out.

Key Stats


  • Jamus are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
  • Simba are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions. 
  • Simba were held to a draw in their opening Kagame Cup clash.

First Ever Meeting 


There are no previous matches between Jamus and Simba.

Solid Start for Jamus


Jamus made a solid start to their Kagame Cup campaign after claiming a 2-0 victory over holders Singida Black Stars in their opening fixture. Laurent Ramazani opened the scoring early in the first half while Mario Cherelino added the second after the break. 

That was a shock win for Jamus, and it gave them early control of the group. They are now in a good position to qualify and could secure a knockout berth with victory on Tuesday.

While it was surprising to beat the holders, the win is an extension of Jamus’ impressive form this year. The South Sudan team are currently unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Simba Seeking a Jumpstart 


Simba began their campaign in Group B with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Mogadishu City. They dominated possession and created multiple scoring opportunities but were wasteful in front of goal.

The Tanzanian Powerhouses will be disappointed with the poor finishing in the opening fixture but will look at the positives of earning their first point. They will now be targeting their first win in the group, which will put them in a great position to qualify. 

While Simba would have preferred a win, the draw extended a recent solid run. Steve Barker’s team are now unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Team News and Predicted Line-ups 


Jamus (4-3-3): Majak Mawith; Haniff Wesonga, Jean Benz Ngumbi, Mohamed Kesra, Thomas Etta; Joseph Waithera, Kevin Muhire; Gosim Elenga; George Rodrigue, Joseph Dhata, Laurent Ramazani. 

Jamus are likely to stick with the team that started the opening fixture, with Ramazani featuring in attack while Kesra should continue in defence. Cherelino is likely to settle for another cameo appearance despite scoring off the bench in the opening fixture. 

Simba (4-3-3): Hussein Abel; David Kameta, Nathaniel Chilambo, Vedastus Masinde, Anthony Milgo; Hussein Semfuko, Kelvin Nashon, Mothusi Cooper; Inno Loemba, Morice Abraham, Bakari Msimu.
 
Simba are likely to keep faith with the team that started the opening fixture. Msimu should lead the line once again while Chilambo and Masinde are expected to continue at the back. 

Verdict

Jamus beat the holders in their opening game and will be feeling confident heading into this clash.

With Simba desperate to claim their first win in the group, both teams could be set to cancel each other out.

Best Bet1: Draw Full Time Result @13/10 at Hollywood bets - 2 Units
Draw
Full Time Result
@13/10 - 2 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywood bets
tolu-shotade
Tolu Shotade

Football Writer • 10+ Years as a Betting Analyst, TV & Radio Lead Presenter

Worked as a sports anchor on radio between 2007 and 2012 before switching to television. Tolu was the lead presenter for the Italian Serie A, English Premier League and German Bundesliga on satellite television in Africa and joined SuperSport in 2017. He began writing for freetips.com in 2018 and has a deep knowledge of the African leagues as well as Europe's top 5 leagues including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. Favourite Sports: Football addict with interests in boxing and tennis.

Read More

Top Betting Sites

special-offer-1Betting offers

Upcoming Events

28 Jul 2026

Jamus v Simba

days

hours

min

Add to Calendar
Hear more from Freetips.com