Unguja: Simba SC, under the strategic leadership of head coach Fadlu Davids, claimed a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final clash on Sunday afternoon.
The decisive moment came in the 27th minute when Ivorian midfield maestro Jean Charles Ahoua calmly slotted home a freekick, awarded after Stellenbosch defender Ruben Aderito was judged to have handled the ball.
The goal not only settled the tie on the day but also handed Simba a vital lead heading into the second leg.
“We could have added more goals to our tally,” Davids admitted post-match. “The performance was strong, but we need to be more clinical in the final third if we want to finish the job in South Africa.”
The return leg is scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Stellenbosch, where the home side will look to overturn the deficit. However, Simba will travel with momentum and growing confidence, knowing that a disciplined performance could see them reach the final of the prestigious continental competition.
For Simba supporters back in Dar es Salaam, the result is another high point in what has been an inspired campaign under Davids. The team continues to show maturity, tactical flexibility, and composure on the continental stage.
With a place in the CAF Confederation Cup final now firmly within reach, all eyes will be on the upcoming clash in South Africa to see if Simba can complete the job and continue their journey toward continental glory.
Simba Lineup: Camara, Kapombe, Hussein, Chamou, Hamza, Kagoma, Kibu, Ngoma, Mukwala, Ahoua, Mpanzu.
