Simba SC Ready to "Roar Again" in South Africa as Stellenbosch Plot CAF Comeback

Simba SC head into Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup semi-final second leg against Stellenbosch FC with confidence and caution, holding a slim 1-0 advantage.

The Tanzanian giants are one step away from their first-ever final in the competition, but know they must deliver again—this time on South African soil.

• Date: Sunday, April 27
• Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
• Aggregate Score: Simba SC 1-0 Stellenbosch FC

Simba’s Mission: Make History

Captain Mohamed “Tshabalala” Hussein has embodied the team's bold mindset, declaring:

"We fear nothing. Simba roars everywhere."

The defender thanked fans for their support and promised:

"We will not let them down. We are ready to win again—even away from home."

Midfield dynamo Elie Mpanzu, one of Simba's standout signings, echoed that confidence:

“We’re not just dreaming about the final—we are working for it. It’s about effort, unity, and intelligence on the pitch.”

Head coach Fadlu Davids demanded a stronger showing in Durban, admitting the team “should’ve won by more” in Zanzibar and stressed the need for “killer instinct” in such decisive moments.

Stellenbosch’s Belief: “Lions Against Lions”

Despite trailing, Stellenbosch FC aren’t backing down. Goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke dismissed fears after the first-leg loss, promising,

“The other Lion is coming to our home, but we’re ready. Let’s wait for Sunday—you’ll see.”

Coach Steve Barker added:

“Simba are beatable. We’ve seen enough to believe we can score two and reach the final."

He stressed that even a 1-0 win could send the tie to penalties:

“We’re still in this fight.”

Key Stats

• Simba SC: Unbeaten in 4 of last 5 CAF matches; chasing maiden continental final
• Stellenbosch FC: Impressive home form in debut CAF campaign; stunned Zamalek in quarters
• First Leg Scorer: Jean Ahoua (Simba) – curled free-kick after VAR check

What’s at Stake

A ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup final—a first for either side. For Simba, it’s a chance to etch their name in African history.

For Stellenbosch, it's about completing an extraordinary underdog story.