Apart from Yanga, which is considered Giant of Tanzania and CAFCC Finalist, Simba has also participated in CAF tournaments, but with just quarter final as their best performance.

Simba plays their home games at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Miburani ward of Temeke District.

[2] The club is one of the richest in East Africa, second only to Young Africans SC, which is considered the richest club both in East and southern Africa with a total budget of TSh 6.1 billion (equivalent to $5.3 million) unveiled for the 2019/2020 season.

[3] Simba holds a long-standing rivalry with Yanga with which they contest the Kariakoo derby, named after the ward, where both teams were founded.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.