CAFCC: Simba SC to host Stellenbosch at New Aman Complex in Zanzibar

Photo Credit - Simba SC Tanzania.

The CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg match between Tanzanian giants Simba SC and Stellenbosch of South Africa will be played at the New Aman Complex in Zanzibar on Sunday, April 20.

The match has been moved to Zanzibar due to the Tanzanian government closing the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium for further renovations. Simba qualified for the semi-finals for the first time in the inter-club competition and it will be the first time they will play the tournament outside Dar es Salaam.

The Msimbazi Reds finally broke their quarter-final jinx after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Egyptian side Al Masry at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

Simba SC shift Stellenbosch fixture.

During the fixture, goalkeeper Moussa Camara emerged the hero, saving two of Al Masry’s three penalty attempts after the two-legged tie ended 2-2 on aggregate.

Simba, who had lost 2-0 in the first leg in Ismailia, produced a spirited performance in the second leg, securing a 2-0 win to force penalties. Penalty goals for Simba came from Jean Charles Ahoua, Steven Mukwala, Kibu Denis, and Shomari Kapombe, all of whom kept their composure under pressure to seal the historic progression.

Meanwhile, Stellenbosch reached the next stage after tossing out defending champions Zamalek. After securing a 0-0 draw in the first leg at home, the Stellies went to Egypt and snatched a 1-0 win to qualify 1-0 on aggregate.

The return leg will be played on Sunday, April 27, at Moses Mabhida Stadium.