Will Simba SC Claim the African Confederation Cup? Insights on Their Match Against RS Berkane

The Simba team will take to the field today, Sunday, to face RS Berkane from Morocco in the second leg of the African Confederation Cup final, which is set to kick off at 10:00 PM.

Simba is up against RS Berkane carrying the burden of a 2-0 loss from the first match that took place last Saturday at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane, Morocco.

This means that regardless of the weather, whether it rains or shines, Simba needs to win by at least 2-0 today to avenge their defeat against RS Berkane and improve their chances of winning the CAF championship.

The match, which will be officiated by referee Dahane Beida from Mauritania, is highly anticipated by soccer fans, especially  supporters who are eager to see their team turn the tables on the Moroccan side and claim the African title for the first time in the club's and Tanzania's history.

Simba is playing this second final at home, marking 11,502 days (equivalent to 31 years, 5 months, and 28 days) since they lost 2-0 to Stella Abidjan from Ivory Coast in front of the former Second President, Ali Hassan Mwinyi.

There are compelling reasons for Simba to fight for and win this tournament title in front of the President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, who is the son of the late Ali Hassan Mwinyi, the guest of honor at the CAF Cup final in 1993.

Despite playing at home with the trophy on the line once again, Simba has every reason to win the championship against RS Berkane as outlined by experts .

Simba SC (1)  and RS Berkane (0) 

In the 41st minute, Joshua Mutale is fouled by Ayoub from RS Berkane, who receives a yellow card.

Fadlu Davids, the head coach of Simba SC, along with his assistant Seleman Matola and Shomari Kapombe, a defender for Simba SC, each receive a yellow card in the 35th minute.

In the 30th minute, Jean Ahoua takes the second corner for Simba SC.

In the 22nd minute, Shomari Kapombe's attempt from inside the 18-yard box goes wide of the goal.

Joshua Mutale scores a goal for Simba SC in the 15th minute with his left foot, finishing off a pass from Ellie Mpanzu.

In the 10th minute, Joshua Mutale sends a long pass towards the RS Berkane goal, which is caught by the goalkeeper.

In the 9th minute, Yusuph Kagoma commits a foul against an RS Berkane player.

This is the second final of the African Confederation Cup.

Tanzania's SIMBA SC is on a mission to secure victory against RS Berkane in the final match on May 25, 2025. In the first match on May 17, the scoreboard read RS Berkane 2-0 Simba SC.

Simba SC has the task of winning by 3-0 to claim the title that is up for grabs on Tanzanian soil.