CAFCC: Simba SC hold semifinal rivals Stellenbosch in high regard – Davids

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Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids has explained why his side should be cautious when they take on Stellenbosch in the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Msimbazi Reds were drawn to face the South African club following their success to eliminate Egyptian side Al Masry. Simba finally broke their quarter-final jinx after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Al Masry at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

During the fixture, goalkeeper Moussa Camara emerged the hero, saving two of Al Masry’s three penalty attempts after the two-legged tie ended 2-2 on aggregate.

Meanwhile, Stellenbosch reached the next stage after tossing out defending champions Zamalek. After securing a 0-0 draw in the first leg at home, the Stellies went to Egypt and snatched a 1-0 win to qualify 1-0 on aggregate.

“Of course, we know Stellenbosch well. We’ve faced them several times as a technical team and we know what a strong side they are,” said Davids as quoted by Daily News.

“We hold them in high regard; they are probably the toughest team we’ve faced in CAF in terms of speed and fitness intensity. They will definitely match us, so we’ll need to be at our best to secure a favourable result in the first leg.”

The first leg will be played at the New Aman Complex in Zanzibar on Sunday, April 20 with the return leg slated for Sunday, April 27, at Moses Mabhida Stadium.