Simba SC head coach Steve Barker picked up his third individual award at the club after being named Coach of the Month for May.
Barker walked away with the monthly accolade after collecting 16 points out of a possible 18 by winning five and drawing one game.
The Reds of Msimbazi now find themselves in second place, just two points behind Young Africans in the NBC Premier League.
Simba narrowly saw off Pamba 2-1 on Sunday. Neo Maema laid off the assist for Elie Mpanzu for the opener in the eighth minute before Mathew Tegisi found the leveller for the visitors in the 19th minute.
The hosts grabbed the winner through Libasse Guèye in the 65th minute as they keep the pressure on Yanga at the top of the standings.
This is the third coach of the month award for the South African mentor as his side has gone 21 league matches unbeaten in the league and last lost a league match back in December 2025.
The Red Lions are still in contention for the NBC Premier League title with four games remaining as they will face Mtibwa Sugar, Singinda Black Stars, Mbeya City and KMC.
While Young Africans will face Azam FC, TRA United, Fountain Gate and JKT Tanzania. Should they win all the games they will be crowned champions.
The former Stellenbosch FC mentor also guided Simba to the Muungano Cup title in April this year after they beat bitter rivals Young Africans in the final.
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