With a commanding 2-0 lead from the first leg, RS Berkane head to Tanzania determined to complete the job against Simba SC and reclaim the CAF Confederation Cup title.
But despite the cushion, head coach Mouaine Chaabani insists there will be no room for complacency.
The Moroccan side took firm control of the final after an early blitz in Berkane, with Lamine Camara striking in the 8th minute and Oussama Lamlioui adding a second just six minutes later.
It was a performance built on intensity and clinical execution—one that Chaabani plans to replicate in Dar es Salaam.
“We intend to confuse Simba SC and score an away goal in order to win the title,” the Tunisian coach said following the first-leg victory.
Chaabani was quick to highlight the tactical approach that delivered success in the opening leg, crediting a high-press strategy for unsettling the Tanzanian outfit.
He believes his side’s ability to force errors could again prove decisive.
“Simba’s team has good players, but they are technically limited,” he observed. “That’s why RSB opted for high pressure to force the Tanzanians into making mistakes.”
Though the Moroccan club hold a significant advantage, the manager remains wary of the threat posed by their opponents on home soil.
Simba SC, one of East Africa’s most storied teams, will look to feed off the energy of their supporters at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium as they aim to mount a comeback.
Chaabani, however, is preparing for every scenario.
With the second leg looming, he is hopeful of welcoming back key players Manout and Bassène, whose returns could bolster the team’s structure and depth.
He emphasised the importance of having a full squad available for what could be a historic night for the club.
The final, set to unfold on Sunday, presents RS Berkane with an opportunity to reinforce their growing continental pedigree.
But for Chaabani, the path to lifting the trophy a second time hinges on maintaining the same focus and aggression that delivered the first-leg win.
As the countdown continues, Berkane’s message is clear: the job is not done yet, but the plan is in motion—and Simba SC will know exactly what to expect.
