The Geita-based outfit, for the first time, participated in the CAF Confederation Cup this season and was eliminated in the First Preliminary Round by South Sudan side, Hilal Alsahil, on aggregate.
An away goal posted by Hilal Alsahil in the second leg, which ended with Geita Gold FC cruising to a 2-1 victory, had the Tanzanian club crashing out of the tournament.
In the first leg involving the two outfits, Hilal Al Sahil notched a 1-0 win over Geita Gold FC.
Geita Gold FC's Secretary-General, Simon Shija, disclosed that they are determined to make their way back to the continental tournaments after learning a lot from Simba SC and Yanga, which have made it to this season's Africa inter-club tournaments' quarterfinals.
He revealed that they believe the good performance shown by Simba SC and Yanga in this season's continental showdowns has come about due to vast experience and large investments placed in the clubs.
The official noted: "We have planned to make sure we finish in the top four so that we can be part of the teams that will represent the country internationally next season, if we achieve this, it will be our second time in a row."
"There are many things we have learned and realized where we went wrong at the beginning of this season when we participated in the CAF Confederation Cup, we believe if we come back we will be stronger," the official pointed out.
"Clubs like Simba SC and Yanga have financial muscles, pay good salaries and bonuses on time, and camp anywhere, so it brings motivation to the players to do well, this gives us great motivation," he revealed.
The official disclosed: "Geita Gold FC understands to attract sponsors, it needs to perform well and finish in a better position in the league standings."
Shija noted: "And we wish to get such sponsorship so that we can serve our players well and get there. Geita Gold FC has serious strategies to ensure that it returns to the international stage next season by finishing in the top four positions."
"We are interested in having our sponsors ready and various negotiations are ongoing."
"We will fight for the top four positions with all our strength, even though those who are above us have more points than us," Shija noted.
With six games remaining in this season's top flight, Geita Gold FC is currently aiming to make the top four of the Premier League, having collected 34 points.
The side is lately sitting fifth on the log, trailing fourth-placed Azam FC which has amassed 56 points, third-placed Singida Big Stars which has recorded 57 points, Simba SC sitting second, and top-placed Yanga.
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