Tanzanian soccer giants Simba SC secured a vital 1-0 away victory over Gaborone United within the CAF Champions League preliminary spherical match performed in Botswana on Saturday.
The Reds of Msimbazi struck early within the sixteenth minute when Elly Mpanzu rose to move dwelling a exact cross from Seleman Mwalimu, giving Simba the lead.
Having reached final season’s CAF Confederation Cup last towards RS Berkane, Simba confirmed their pedigree with a dominant first-half efficiency. The second half, nonetheless, belonged to Gaborone United, who pressed arduous for an equalizer however have been repeatedly denied by Simba’s heroic goalkeeper Moussa Camara, whose excellent saves preserved the victory.
Within the CAF Confederation Cup, Singida Black Stars additionally recorded an important 1-0 win towards Rwanda’s Rayon Sports activities at Pele Stadium. Togo worldwide midfielder Marouf Tchakei scored the decisive objective at hand the Tanzanian facet an vital first-leg benefit.
In the meantime, Azam FC continued the successful development for Tanzanian golf equipment by defeating Al Merreikh of South Sudan 2-0. Objectives from Feisal Salum and Kitambala Bola secured the snug away consequence.
With these victories, Simba, Singida Black Stars, and Azam FC take commanding positions into the second-leg fixtures as they goal to progress additional of their respective CAF campaigns.
