SINGIDA: SINGIDA Black Star’s Head Coach Patrick Aussems has expressed satisfaction with his team’s development as they prepare for the 2024/25 Premier League season, despite a recent pre-season setback.
In a recent statement, the Belgian coach, formerly of Simba SC, praised his squad’s progress following a series of preseason matches.
“We continue to work hard and I am pleased with the team’s development. Despite a few issues, everything is going well so far,” Aussems noted.
The team encountered a challenging opponent in their latest friendly match against Dodoma Jiji, suffering a 2-1 defeat at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha.
Despite this loss, Aussems remained optimistic about the team’s readiness for the upcoming league season. “My team is performing well with noticeable improvements in both defense and attack,” he said, adding “The players are developing better connections and understanding each other more.
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We are definitely on the right track.” Regarding the players’ physical condition, Aussems admitted that while they are not yet at peak fitness, progress is being made.
“We are not fully fit yet, but we are addressing specific areas for improvement,” he explained.
“I am confident that with continued hard work, we will move in the right direction.” Looking ahead, Aussems outlined the team’s ambitious goals for the new season.
“Our objective is to be among the top teams in the 2024/25 Premier League and to compete in international tournaments,” he stated.
“To achieve this, we will maintain rigorous preparations and participate in several more friendly matches as the league campaign approaches.”
With just a few weeks remaining before the start of the season, Singida Black Star is set to make a strong impression under Aussems’ leadership.
