CAF Champions League

Simba lose to Al Ahly at home in first leg Quarter-final

by
Collins Okinyo
March 30, 2024

Tanzanian giants Simba SC suffered a devastating 1-0 defeat to record holders Al Ahly in the first-leg quarterfinal of the CAF Champions League at home turf.

Ahmed Kouka’s fourth-minute goal at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Friday handed Al Ahly the tie advantage.

Simba will rue wastefulness and missed chances, as they created a mammoth but to cross their opponents’ goal-line.

Despite having the lion’s share in terms of possession (63%), Simba couldn’t find their way past Al Ahly.

Simba also bossed the number of shots, as they managed 16 (seven on target) to Al Ahly’s four (two on target), yet they still couldn’t beat goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir.

With the result, the East African kingpins have dug themselves a deep pit as they wi have to turn it around in Cairo, Egypt on April 5.

Meanwhile, fellow Tanzanians Young Africans SC will battle Mamelodi Sundowns in the other quarterfinal on Saturday.

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com