The Champions League preliminary matches are heating up, and today, Tanzania's representatives in the tournament, Simba SC, will be on the field in Francistown to face Gaborone United.
After performing well in the CAF Confederation Cup last season by reaching the finals, the team is determined to replicate that success, but this time will be in the bigger Champions League tournament.
Simba's coach, Fadlu Davids, mentioned that it won't be an easy game, but they are well-prepared and focused on winning.
Simba completed their preparations yesterday, ready for the match that will kick off at 2 AM Tanzanian time.
How Simba, Yanga, Azam, and Singida Achieved Record Success in African Football
Tanzanian clubs have continued to shine in international African competitions after Simba SC and Singida Black Stars secured crucial victories in their preliminary return matches.
In the African Champions League (CAFCL), Simba SC achieved a 1-0 win against Botswana's Gaborone United in a match held in Gaborone. The only goal of the game was scored in the 15th minute by Mpanzu, giving Simba a significant advantage heading into the return match in Dar es Salaam.
On the other hand, in the African Confederation Cup (CAFCC), Singida Black Stars demonstrated their strength by winning 1-0 against Rwanda's Rayon Sports. The winning goal was netted by Serge Tchakei in the 23rd minute, putting Singida in a good position to advance.
This victory comes just days after Tanzania's champions, Yanga SC, defeated Angola's Williete SC in the first match of the African Champions League, while Azam FC also secured a 2-0 win against South Sudan's El Merriekh Bentiu in the CAFCC.
With these results, Tanzanian clubs have managed to achieve victories in all four matches this week, bringing great hope to fans and enhancing the image of the country's football on the international stage.