CAF Confederation Cup
Tanzania’s Young Africans SC send strong message
Young Africans SC last night finished runners-up in the 2022/2023 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The Tanzanian giants beat hosts USM Alger 1-0 at Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers on Saturday night to finish 2-2 on aggregate, but the Algerians edged them out on an away goals rule.
It was Djuma Shabani’s first half converted penalty that ensured the Young Africans SC team proved a point that they can win away from home. The Tanzanian side also had man of the match Djigui Diarra save USM Alger’s skipper Zineddine Belaid’s second-half penalty.
But as many where celebrating the end of an entertaining final, several other people also noted that Young Africans SC have sent a strong message and represented Tanzania and the CECAFA region well.
Yussuf Mossi, the CECAFA competitions Director noted that Young Africans have proved a point this season that they have been very organized and performed well. “They have sent a strong message home and as CECAFA we are happy with their performance and hope that as a region we keep getting better and better in the CAF competitions,” added Mossi.
Ahmed Ahmed Yusuf, a strong USM Alger supporter also made it clear that the Tanzanian team had sent a strong message to the continent. “Although they did not win the Cup, they have showed that they are an organized team. It is not easy to come here and beat USM Alger at home,” added Yusuf.
“As East Africans we are very impressed with the way Young Africans SC have carried the flag high. They have sent a strong message because they have beaten some strong teams in the continent enroute to the final,” says David Murungi from Rwanda.
Micky Nsuva, who follows a lot of Football in Tanzania told Cecafaonline that Young Africans Sc have been a class apart this season and have represented the country well. “They invested and have planned well and now the results are coming in. They are winning everything in Tanzania and now reached the final in a CAF competition,” added Nsuva.
Samia Suluhu, the President of Tanzania also congratulated the Young Africans SC team. “The history yo have written in your journey to this Championship is great and honorable for Nation. I wish you all the best in your future plans,” added Suluhu.
Although Young Africans SC lost in the final, they had star striker Fiston Kalala Mayele finish top scorer with seven goals, and will also pick a cash prize of US$1 million for finishing second.
After failing to go past Sudan’s Al Hilal in the final TotalEnergies CAF Champions League match to decide if they make it to the group stage, Young Africans SC showed good form I the Confederation Cup by brushing aside the likes of Club Africain, Union Monastirienne (Tunisia), Real Bamako (Maki), TP Mazembe (DR Congo), Rivers United (Nigeria) and Marumo Gallants (South Africa).
Tanzania Premier League side Simba SC will face RS Berkane in the final of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
After picking a slim 1-0 win in the first leg played in Zanzibar a week ago, the Tanzanian side held on to a barren draw against the South African side Stellenbosch side in the return leg played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.
While Simba SC qualified on a 1-0 goal aggregate, RS Berkane sailed through 4-1 on aggregate after winning 4-0 in the first leg and falling 1-0 in the return leg played on Sunday in Algeria against CS Constantine.
Fadlu Davids, the Simba SC head coach says he is happy that his team has made it to the final of the competition. “The semi-final over two legs were not simple, but we planned well and got the result. Now we need to focus for the final,” said Davids.
The first leg of the final will be played on May 17th in Morocco, while the return leg will be played May 25th in either Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar or the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Another Tanzanian side Young Africans SC also played in the final of the 2022/2023 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
Simba SC’s results in the competition
Al Ahli Tripoli 0 Simba SC 0
Simba SC 3 Al Ahli Tripoli 1
Simba SC 1 Bravos do Maquis 0
CS Constantine 2 Simba SC 1
Simba SC 2 CS Sfaxien 1
CS Sfaxien 0 Simba SC 1
Bravos do Maquis 1 Simba SC 1
Simba SC 2 CS Constantine 0
Quarter finals
Al Masry 2 Simba SC 0
Simba SC 2 Al Masry 2 (Simba win 4-1 on penalties)
Semi finals
Simba SC 1 Stellenbosch 0
Stellenbosch 0 Simba SC 0
Tanzania Premier League side Simba SC have stopped Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the first leg of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.
Jean Charles Ahoua’s goal came at the stroke of half time to send the Simba SC fans celebrating at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. Ahoua curled in a free kick to beat Stellenbosch goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke.
After recess the South African Premier League side returned charged and pushed forward, but the Simba SC defenders stood firm.
With the clock ticking away Ahoua dribbled should have made it 2-0 when he dribbled well past the goalkeeper, but surprisingly placed the shot off target with an empty net.
Fadlu Davids, the Simba SC head coach said although they won the first leg, they have to prepare well for the return leg in South Africa. “We had the chance to score many more goals here, but we now have to focus on the return leg,” added the coach.
The second leg will be played on April 27th at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The winner over two legs will make it to the final to take on the winner between RS Berkane (Morocco) and Algeria’s CS Constantine.
Tanzania Premier League giants Simba SC are ready to host Stellenbosch FC in the first leg of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup first leg of the semi-final stage.
Several fans have traveled from Tanzania mainland to witness Simba SC host the South African side on Sunday at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.
After seeing off Egypt’s Al Masry at the quarter final stage, Simba Sc head coach Fadlu Davids has made it clear that the first leg in Zanzibar will be very important before they even travel for the return leg.
“We need to handle the game with a lot of caution and also make sure we take our chances that we create in-front of goal. We must play as a team,” added the Simba SC coach.
Che Fondoh Malone, Simba SC defender also made it clear that they must ensure they do not concede a goal to give themselves a chance to advance to the final.
“We need to score as many goals as possible and also defend well enough,” said the defender.
Simba SC will hope that the likes of Elie Mpanzu, Leonel Ateba and Ugandan International Steven Mukwala find their scoring touch. The hosts will also have to keep a close watch on Stellenbosch’s attack with New Zealand striker Andre Ernest de Jong and Sihle
Tanzania Premier League side, Simba Sports Club have booked a place in the semi-final stage of the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
After losing the first leg 2-0 to Al Masry, the Tanzanian side replied by winning by the same margin and went on to win 4-1 in penalty shoot-outs at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Wednesday.
Motivated by the home fans Simba SC kick started the match with a lot of intent attacking in numbers, but the Egyptian side held on strong. But after 2 minutes Elie Mpanzu Nkibisawala put Simba SC ahead with a hard shot from yards away that beat Al Masry goalkeeper Mahmoud Ahmed.
Ten minutes later Ugandan International Steven Dese Mukwala nodded in Simba SC’s second goal from close range.
After recess the visiting team reorganized themselves and defended I numbers to deny the home side more goals. During the penalty shoot-outs Simba SC’s goalkeeper Moussa Camara saved two penalties, while Jean Charles Ahoua, Mukwala, Kibu Denis Prosper and Shomari Salum Kapombe all scored for Simba SC to ensure the Tanzanian side sealed through 4-1.
“I thank my players for the hard work because after losing the first leg they knew that they hard to work harder to be able to qualify for the next stage,” said Simba SC’s head coach Fadlu Davids after the match.
Simba SC will face the winner between Stellenbosch SC (South Africa) and Zamalek (Egypt) at the semi-final stage.
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