SIMBA SC expressed satisfaction with their ability to secure difficult away wins in the CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-0 victory over CS Sfaxien at Stade Olympique Hammadi in Rades, Tunisia, on Sunday.

Jean Charles Ahoua scored the only goal of the match, securing a vital away win for Simba in their Group A encounter of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup.

Having already defeated the Tunisian side 2-1 in the first leg, Simba's second consecutive victory against CS Sfaxien strengthens their chances of advancing to the quarter-finals.

This victory places the Tanzanian side in second place in Group A with nine points, trailing group leaders CS Constantine, who thrashed Bravos do Maquis 4-0 later on Sunday. 

Both Simba and CS Constantine have nine points, but the Algerian team tops the group due to a superior goal difference (+5 compared to Simba’s +2).

Simba now require a maximum of four more points from their two remaining matches to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. 

Finishing at the top of Group A remains a key objective for the Tanzanian champions, as it could help them avoid facing strong teams such as RS Berkane, Zamalek, and USM Alger, who currently lead their respective groups.

Simba’s Media and Information Manager, Ahmed Ally, expressed optimism about the team’s performance, particularly their away form. 

He highlighted the confidence the team has gained ahead of their remaining away match and the crucial group decider against CS Constantine.

"We're making good progress in the competition. Although we're one point shy of our coach's target of 10 points by match day four, we're satisfied with where we are. Our goal is to win the upcoming away game and then beat Constantine to finish top of the group.

"Our team's performance is steadily improving, and we're proud of the growth our players are showing every day. Winning away games in North Africa is excellent preparation for the next stages of the competition," said Ally.

Simba’s next match is an away fixture against third-place Bravos do Maquis on January 12, 2025. They will conclude their Group A campaign with a home match against CS Constantine on January 19, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.

Simba have been enjoying a strong season across all competitions. After 21 matches, they have suffered only three losses and conceded just nine goals. 

Their attacking form has also been impressive, with 31 goals scored in the Premier League, where they currently sit atop the standings with 40 points.