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Young Africans SC coach Nabi praises team after away win in Nigeria

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The head coach of Young Africans SC, Nasreddine Nabi has praised his team for the good performance in the first leg of the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup quarter final.

Young Africans SC shocked hosts Rivers United 2-0 in a match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday.

After a goalless first half, striker Fiston Kalala Mayele netted a brace to ensure Young Africans SC take the advantage home for the return leg to be played on April 30th.

The Young Africans defending line stopped Rivers United attacking threat of skipper Nyima Nwagua, Malachi Ohawume and Chukwudi Ekeocha

“I am delighted to win because it is not easy to come to Nigeria and win. We played well and took our chances, but the game is far from over because we still have the second leg and we need to do even better to ensure we qualify,” said Nabi.

The Young Africans SC coach said that his team should not be too confident and should just continue working hard to make sure they get a positive result in the return leg.

Cedric Kaze, the assistant coach also said it was great to get an away win. “Now let’s focus on the second round with humility, hard work and confidence,” added Kaze.

In the other matches played on Sunday hosts Pyramids FC were held by Marumo Gallants (South Africa) 1-1 in Egypt, while US Monastirienne and Asec Mimosas settled for a goalless draw. USM Alger (Algeria) stopped ASFAR Club 2-0.

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It’s advantage Simba SC in CAF Confederation Cup semi-final stage

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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.

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Fans flock Zanzibar as Simba SC host Stellenbosch in Confederation Cup semis

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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

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Simba SC eject Al Masry to secure CAF Confederation Cup semi-final slot

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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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Simba SC fail Al Masry first leg test in TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter final

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Tanzania Premier League side Simba SC have suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Al Masry in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAf Confederation Cup quarter final.

Abderrahim Deghmoum gave the Egyptian side the lead after 16 minutes at the New Suez Stadium on Wednesday evening.

The striker unleashed a hard shot that caught that the Simba SC goalkeeper Moussa Camara failed to time well.

Simba SC quickly reorganized and attacked with Leonel Ateba and Jean Charles Ahoua’s efforts stopped by Al Masry’s goalkeeper Mahmoud Gad.

After recess Simba SC again came all out to try and push forward with caution as the Al Masry side was quick in the counter attacks. Again Al Masry’s goalkeeper saved Elie Mpanzu’s hard shot after 49 minutes.

Defender Shomari Kapombe also had his effort parried back by the Al Masry goalkeeper. However, the hosts scored a second goal through substitute John Okoye as the clock ticked away to the end of the match.

Fadlu Davids, the Simba SC head coach said that although they failed to utilize the chances created at goal, they will go back and prepare for the return leg. “The quarter final is decided over two legs and now we must be ready for the home match,” added the coach.

Simba SC will have to be at their best when they host Al Masry in the return leg on April 9th, 2025 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

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