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Vandenbroeck explains how Mapinduzi Cup helped build Simba SC

Simba SC coach Sven Vandenbroeck has revealed how he used the Mapinduzi Cup to build a strong side to challenge for titles in Tanzania.

The Belgian coach has pointed out the cup competition, which was played in Zanzibar in January, was useful to him as he was able to see the potential of some players in his squad.

“For me, the Mapinduzi Cup was not very important,” Vandenbroeck is quoted by Daily News.

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“I know people from outside saw it differently but when I came here in December, half of the squad was in the Cecafa tournament as such, I was compelled to use the Mapinduzi Cup to give chance to other players of the team and that is why we rotated a lot.