SIMBA SC’s 2-0 victory draw against CS Constantine on Sunday secured their position as CAF Confederation Cup Group A winners.

Goals from Kibu Denis and Leonel Ateba maintained Simba's perfect home record in the CAF Confederation Cup this season, advancing them to the knockout stages for the sixth time in seven years.

That outcome means that Simba will be one of four seeded teams in the quarter-final draw alongside Zamalek, USM Alger and RS Berkane and will also have the advantage of playing the second leg in Dar es Salaam.

Defending champions Zamalek SC and RS Berkane are two-time winners, while USM Alger won the competition once when they defeated Young Africans two years ago.

Simba will either be drawn against South Africa’s Stellenbosch, Al Masry of Egypt or ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast. 

Simba and CS Constantine can’t not meet together in the quarter-finals, as they were in the same group.

Simba SC’s Media and Communication Manager Ahmed Ally (pictured) said they are anxiously waiting for the draw but remains unshaken at the prospect of coming up against Stellenbosch, Al Masry or ASEC Mimosas.

He said: “Whichever of the three teams we are drawn against, we are ready to face them. We don't know much about Stellenbosch, it is a new team to us, and we have not faced them before. 

“However, we would welcome the chance to meet them, especially since traveling to South Africa by bus allows us to bring many fans along.”

He added: “If we are drawn against Stellenbosch, we will organize a massive trip involving supporters from Dar es Salaam, Iringa, and Mbeya, traveling to South Africa to cheer for the team. That kind of support could create an electrifying atmosphere.

“If we are drawn against ASEC Mimosas, it will be our third meeting with them in a short period. On the other hand, being drawn against Al Masry would mark our first encounter with them, although we have recently played several matches against Egyptian teams.

“No matter who we are drawn against, we are prepared to face them. We will approach the games with excitement and determination. This time, we see ourselves as strong contenders, ready to make it to the semi-finals.”

The 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final draw will take place in the first week of February at the CAF's headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. 

The semi-final draw will also be held, meaning teams will learn their potential path to the final.

The quarter-finals, scheduled for late March and early April, promise compelling matchups across both legs. 

The first legs will take place on March 30th, with the return fixtures set for April 6th.

The semi-finals will follow in quick succession, with first-leg matches scheduled for April 20th, and the decisive second legs taking place a week later on April 27th.

The CAF Confederation Cup champion will be crowned following a two-legged home and away final, with the first match set for May 17th and the return leg scheduled for May 25th.