Dar es Salaam. Simba SC secured a vital 1-0 victory over CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, moving to the top of Group A with 9 points after three wins.
The match, held at Sfaxien’s home ground in Tunisia, showcased a solid performance from the Tanzanian giants, who have now put themselves in a commanding position to advance to the next stage of the competition.
The decisive goal came in the 34th minute when Charles Jean Ahoua found the back of the net after a perfectly timed assist from Lionel Ateba.
The combination play between the two forwards was a testament to Simba’s sharpness in attack and their ability to capitalize on key moments during the game.
Despite controlling only 44 percent of possession, Simba demonstrated efficiency, registering 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target and 2 blocked shots.
Their disciplined defensive approach ensured Sfaxien, who managed 6 goal attempts, but only one on target, could not break through.
Simba’s tactical discipline and resilience were further highlighted by the fact that they created 2 big chances compared to Sfaxien’s 1, and they managed 6 corner kicks, applying consistent pressure throughout the game.
For CS Sfaxien, the defeat leaves them rooted at the bottom of Group A, with their hopes of progressing to the next stage fading rapidly.
Simba, on the other hand, continue to build momentum as they inch closer to qualification for the knockout stages.
The victory drew congratulations from Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of Tanzania, who stated:
“Congratulations to Simba SC for the victory in the CAF Confederation Cup match against CS Sfaxien.”
“You have brought joy and entertainment to fans and all Tanzanians. Keep up the hard work and continue flying our national flag high on the international stage, taking advantage of the improving sports infrastructure we are working on every day.”
Dr Samia conclude by wishing Simba all the best in the remaining games.
Simba now have two games remaining in the group stage.
They will face Angolan side Onze Bravos in an away fixture before concluding their group-stage campaign at home against Algerian giants CS Constantine.
Sunday’s result is a testament to Simba’s strength and determination under high-stakes circumstances.
With three wins out of four matches, they are now in a strong position to advance.
The victory also highlights their growth and ability to perform on challenging away grounds.
Kudos to Simba for their superb performance, proving their mettle as one of Africa’s formidable clubs.
Fans will now look forward to their next games with optimism as they aim to maintain their dominance in Group A.
