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Simba Triumphs Over Stellenbosch in Thrilling CAF Confederation Cup Semi-final
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – Simba SC secured their place in the CAF Confederation Cup final after overcoming Stellenbosch FC in a captivating match at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. The final score was 1-0, a result that reflected the home team’s dominance.
Despite slightly less possession (57% for Simba, 43% for Stellenbosch), Simba demonstrated superior attacking efficiency. They unleashed 19 shots on goal, 4 of which were on target, while Stellenbosch managed only 5 shots, with just one on target. The difference was evident in the 45th minute when Jean-Claude Ahoua netted the only goal of the game.
Stellenbosch showed fighting spirit, but Simba’s pressure proved too much to handle. The visiting team received two yellow cards in the first half for E. Godswill and I. Jabaar. Simba also received a yellow card in added time. The foul statistics also highlight the intensity of the encounter: 10 for Simba and 14 for Stellenbosch. Simba’s dominance in set pieces was clear with 9 corners compared to Stellenbosch’s 0. In summary, a high-intensity match that saw Simba emerge as the deserved winner, awaiting their opponent in the final.
Substitutions stellenbosch: at minute 58 K. Lekoloane came in and L. Nku went out., at minute 58 A. Mcaba came in and E. Godswill went out., at minute 70 S. Barns came in and A. De Jong went out., at minute 80 P. Langelihle came in and D. Titus went out., at minute 80 G. Palace came in and I. Jabaar went out.
Substitutions simba: at minute 74 V. Nouma came in and M. Hussein went out., at minute 75 J. Mutale came in and D. Kibu went out., at minute 81 D. Fernandes came in and C. Karaboue went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Simba
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Stellenbosch
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