KIGOMA Urban Member of Parliament (MP), Zitto Kabwe (ACT-Wazalendo),
said Simba SC record 6-0 victory against their arch rivals Young
Africans in 1977 was greatly contributed by the fallen former Speaker of
the Parliament, Samuel Sitta.
Zitto described Sitta’s death as a great
loss to Simba, saying the Mainland giants has lost a loyal member and
fanatic supporter. Until his death, Sitta was a member of the club’s
Board of Trustees together with Ramesh Patel, Hassan Dalali and Adam
Mgoi. Zitto, an ardent Simba fan, was among MPs who delivered a moving
eulogy as the House gave the fallen speaker a befitting goodbye.
He said Sitta organised Simba’s tour of
Brazil in 1972, where the team played several friendly matches. After
which, Simba returned home as a fierce squad and they remained in top
form which saw them snatch a record 6-0 win over Yanga in 1977 that
still stands to date.
“One of the great successes he had
contributed is the 6-0 record victory over archrivals Young Africans
(Yanga) in 1977. It was all due to his contribution.
“The late Sitta had enormous
contribution that will not be forgotten by Simba supporters ... this
record victory against Yanga will live among the club members and fans
for many years,” said Zitto, who described Sitta as ‘People’s Speaker’.
In the match played at the former
National Stadium currently known as Uhuru Stadium, Simba’s goals were
scored by Abdallah Kibadeni, who had a hat-trick in the 10, 42 and 89
minutes.
Other goals were netted by Jumanne
Hassan alias ‘Masimenti’ who had a brace in the 60 and 73 minutes and
the sixth goal was netted by Selemani Sanga in the 20 minute of the
game.
Kabwe hailed the late former speaker and
MP for Urambo constituency as a true Simba supporter, who took his time
and efforts to make sure that the team prospers both at local and
international stage.
Sitta, the former Speaker of the Ninth
Parliament and Chairman of Constituent Assembly, died on the wee hours
of Monday at the Technical University Hospital in Munich, Germany where
he had been flown for medical treatment.
On Monday, Simba’s Head of
Communication, Haji Manara said Sitta’s death was a big loss to the
club, saying the former speaker was hugely involved in making the
existing club’s constitution.
Former Simba Chairman, Ismael Aden Rage,
also said the club has suffered a big loss because the late Sitta was
always committed to helping the team he loved dearly.
“People should know that Sitta was a
holder of card number six. There was a time even club jerseys were taken
for washing at Sitta’s house,” revealed Rage.
On Thursday the National Assembly
resolved to temporarily invoke House Standing Orders to allow the body
of former Speaker Samuel Sitta into the debating chamber for last
respects yesterday.
Known for his ‘Speed and Standard’
catchphrase, he will be mostly remembered for his five years of steering
the ninth Parliament between 2005 and 2010 and his leadership when he
chaired the Constituent Assembly that came up with the proposed draft
constitution that awaits the referendum.
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