Former Kotoko forward Steven Dese Mukwala scores as Simba beat Al Masry to reach semi final of CAF Confederation Cup
Simba Sports Club, a Tanzania Premier League team, has secured a spot in the 2024–2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup semifinals.
At the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Wednesday, the Tanzanian team responded to a 2-0 loss to Al Masry in the first leg by winning by the same score and then won 4-1 in penalty shootouts.
Encouraged by the domestic supporters With great intent, Simba SC attacked in large numbers to start the game, but the Egyptian team stood firm. However, Elie Mpanzu Nkibisawala gave Simba SC the lead two minutes later with a powerful strike from yards out that beat Mahmoud Ahmed, the goalie for Al Masry.
Steven Dese Mukwala, a Ugandan international, scored Simba SC’s second goal ten minutes later with a close-range nod.
In order to prevent the home team from scoring further goals, the visiting squad reassembled and guarded their numbers after the break. Goalie Moussa Camara of Simba SC saved two penalties during the penalty shootouts, and the Tanzanian team won 4-1 thanks to goals from Jean Charles Ahoua, Mukwala, Kibu Denis Prosper, and Shomari Salum Kapombe.
At the semi-final stage, Simba SC will play Stellenbosch SC (South Africa).
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