Tanzania Premier League side Simba SC suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Al Masry in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final staged on Wednesday evening.
Abderrahim Deghmoum gave the Egyptian side the lead after 16 minutes at the New Suez Stadium after the striker unleashed a hard shot that caught that the Simba SC goalkeeper Moussa Camara failed to time well.
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Simba SC quickly reorganized and attacked with Leonel Ateba and Jean Charles Ahoua’s efforts stopped by Al Masry’s goalkeeper Mahmoud Gad. After recess Simba SC again came all out to try and push forward with caution as the Al Masry side was quick in the counter attacks. Again, Al Masry’s goalkeeper saved Elie Mpanzu’s hard shot after 49 minutes.
Defender Shomari Kapombe also had his effort parried back by the Al Masry goalkeeper. However, the hosts scored a second goal through substitute John Okoye as the clock ticked away to the end of the match.
Fadlu Davids, the Simba SC head coach said that although they failed to utilize the chances created at goal, they will go back and prepare for the return leg. “The quarter final is decided over two legs and now we must be ready for the home match,” added the coach.
Simba SC will have to be at their best when they host Al Masry in the return leg on April 9th, 2025, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
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