Tanzanian club Simba SC faces a daunting challenge as they go head-to-head against reigning champions Al Ahly of Cairo. With the first leg to be hosted by Simba SC, the team’s Director of Information and Communications, Ahmed Ally, emphasizes the importance of securing a favorable result at home before heading to Egypt for the return fixture.
Drawing inspiration from past encounters, Ahmed Ally underscores the significance of maximizing home advantage to gain an edge over their formidable opponents.
In a recent Instagram post, he highlighted the historical precedent set by Al Ahly’s quarter-final exit in the 2018/2019 season, where they suffered a significant defeat in the first leg.
“The last time Al Ahly stopped at the quarter-finals was in 2018/2019 where they lost 5-0 to Mamelodi in the first leg.
They won the second leg 1-0. My argument here is that in our match against Al Ahly, we have to finish the job at home, that is ‘Inashiahapa’,” Ahmed Ally emphasized.
Simba SC’s ambition in this edition of the CAF Champions League is palpable, and they understand the magnitude of the task at hand as they prepare to face the most successful club in the competition.
With strategic planning and determination, they aim to overcome the formidable challenge posed by Al Ahly and advance to the semi-finals.
The first leg of the quarter-final clash will take place in Dar es Salaam on March 29, offering Simba SC the opportunity to set the tone for the tie before traveling to Egypt for the return leg a week later.
As anticipation builds for this highly anticipated showdown, football fans await with bated breath to see if Simba SC can fulfill their aspirations and secure a memorable victory on home soil.
