The decisive second leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, Tanzanian outfit Simba SC wasted no time hitting the training ground in Cairo shortly after their arrival in the Egyptian capital.
Fresh off a narrow 1-0 defeat against Al Ahly in Dar es Salaam in the first leg, Simba SC finds themselves on the brink of a pivotal encounter.
With qualification aspirations hanging in the balance, coach Abdelhak Benchikha’s side understands the magnitude of the task at hand.
There’s little room for respite for Simba SC as they set foot in Cairo, immediately launching into their training regime on Egyptian soil.
The Red and Whites wasted no time getting down to business, with their first session aimed at fine-tuning their strategy and ironing out any lingering issues.
As preparations intensify ahead of the showdown, Thursday will see Simba SC ramp up their training efforts, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for redemption.
The team will also undertake the customary reconnaissance of the Cairo International Stadium, familiarizing themselves with the venue where the fate of their CAF Champions League campaign will be decided.
With the highly anticipated clash against Al Ahly slated for Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. GMT, Simba SC remains focused on the task ahead, determined to overcome the odds and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
As anticipation mounts, football fans worldwide eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling encounter between two continental giants battling for supremacy on the pitch.
