The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has applauded Simba SC following their 2-1 win against CS Sfaxien in a TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup match played on Sunday in Dar es salaam.

Sfaxien took an early lead through Hazem Haj Hassen after only three minutes at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, but Simba SC fought back strongly.

Denis Kibu leveled matters four minutes later and netted the winning goal nine minutes into added time.

The win sends Simba SC to six points and third on the log, while Bravos do Maquis who beat CS Constantine last evening 3-2 move top of Group A.

Following Simba SC’s hard fought victory, the President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan has come out to congratulate them for the good display.

“Congratulations to the Lions Club for the victory in the Confederations Cup game in Africa against CS Sfaxien. You continue to give Tanzanians happiness and entertainment by flying the flag of our country internationally, while we continue to remain united in work, peace, unity, stability and solidarity. I wish you all the best in your next games,” said the President

Simba SC, CECAFA’s only representatives in the Group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will next travel to face CS Sfaxien on January 5^th, 2025 in Tunisia.

Simba Sports Club have suffered a 2-1 defeat away to CS Constantine in a Group A match of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

Mohamed Husseini Mohamed gave the visiting Tanzanian side the lead after 24 minutes at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine in Algeria.

But the hosts fought back strongly before Simba SC’s Abdulrazack Hamza netted an own goal to make it 1-1 after 46 minutes. Four minutes later Brahim Dib put CS Constantine ahead to make it 2-1.

The two sides continued to create several scoring opportunities, but the home side stood firm to collect maximum points to keep top of the log. CS Constantine lead the log with 6 points.

In the second Group A match played on Sunday Bravos do Maquis defeated CS Sfaxien 3-2. Simba SC stopped Bravos do Maquis 1-0 in their opening group match.

The Tanzanian side will next host CS Sfaxien on December 15^th at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Tanzanian side Simba SC have made a good start in Group A of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

Coach Fadlu Davids’ side picked a narrow 1-0 win against the Angolan side Bravos do Maquis in a match played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday.

The hosts started on a high with several attacks, as the visitors tried to adapt and adjust to the game.

It was Jean Charles Ahoua who put Simba SC ahead when he converted a penalty after 27 minutes after Edmilson Paulo Generoso had handled the ball in the box.

The Ivorian made no mistake from the spot placing the ball past the Bravos do Maquis goalkeeper.

Simba SC continued to push forward with Ugandan international Steven Mukwala having many attempts at goal.

After recess the visitors were awarded a penalty taken by Emmanuel Edmond which the Simba SC goalkeeper Moussa Camara saved after 48 minutes.

Bravos do Maquis again had Jó Paciência and Macaiabo come close to scoring, but his effort narrowly missed the target.

Simba’s Joshua Mutale also hit the post in the 66th minute, coming agonizingly close to doubling the lead.

The Angolan team continued to push forward in search of an equalizer, but the defending line of experienced Shomari Kapombe and Mohamed Hussein stood firm.

“We are happy that we have picked maximum points in this tough first match of the group stage. I want to thank the fans for all the support,” said Simba SC’s coach after the match.

In the second Group A match played later visiting CS Constantine (Algeria) defeated Tunisia’s Sfaxien 1-0.

Tanzania Premier League side, Simba Sc have been drawn to face two teams from North Africa and one from the CECAFA Zone in the group stage of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.

During the draw supervised by the CAF Director of Competitions and Events, Samson Adamu on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, Simba SC were placed in Group A alongside CS Sfaxien (Tunisia), CS Constantine (Algeria) and Angola’s FC Bravos.

Legends Lawrence Siphiwe Dambuza Tshabalala, a former South African player and Al Hilal coach Florent Ibenge helped conduct the draw.

To qualify for the group stage, Simba SC eliminated Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli 3-1 on goal aggregate in the second preliminary round.

The record 22 time Tanzania Premier League champions Simba SC are the only team that will carry the CECAFA flag in the Zone after Burundi’s Rukinzo FC and Kenya Police all exited at the second preliminary stage.

Former champions RS Berkane (Morocco) have been placed in Group B with Stade Malien (Mali), Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) and CD Lunda – Sul FC. USM Alger (Algeria), ASEC Mimosa (Ivory Coast), and ASC Jaraaf (Senegal) are placed in Group C.

The reigning champion, fresh from winning the CAF Super Cup Zamalek (Egypt) are placed in Group D together with Al Masry (Egypt), Enyimba FC (Nigeria) and Black Bulls FC (Mozambique).

The group stage is expected to kick off in the last week of November 2024.