Simba SC secured their space in the CAF Confederation Cup final after battling to a goalless contrivance in opposition to Stellenbosch FC on the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.
The Tanzanian giants superior 1-0 on aggregate, having claimed a slim victory in the first leg in Zanzibar. A disciplined defensive order, marshalled by goalkeeper Moussa Camara, proved decisive as Simba efficiently kept the South Africans at bay.
Stellenbosch pushed for an equaliser nonetheless were unable to breach the Simba defence. Fawaaz Basadien and Ismaël Touré both missed late probabilities, while efforts from Devin Titus and Sanele Barns narrowly did not receive the target. Stellenbosch believed they’d scored midway via the 2d half, nonetheless Genino Palace’s unbiased was ruled out for offside following a VAR evaluation.
Simba, beneath head coach Fadlu Davids, delivered a quiet performance, tactically irritating the hosts and managing the tempo of the sport successfully. Despite late force, they held firm to receive a historical consequence.
The Msimbazi Reds now face RS Berkane in the final. For Stellenbosch, it ends a memorable maiden Confederation Cup shuffle that saw them reach the semi-finals in opposition to expectations.
Simba now flip their consideration to preparing for the final, looking out for continental glory.
