SIMBA SC’s captain, Mohammed Hussein Zimbwe Jr, has expressed confidence and high spirits within the team as they prepare to face Angola’s Bravos do Marquis in a must-win CAF Confederation Cup match scheduled for tomorrow.

The match, which will take place in Angola, is crucial for Simba as they aim to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

Hussein addressed the media moments before the team departed from Dar es Salaam for Angola on Thursday morning. The squad, filled with determination, is eager to earn at least a point in this final group-stage encounter. 

With just one point required from the game, Simba could advance to the next stage of the competition, and the players are focused on bringing home a positive result.

“We are traveling to Angola with a strong desire and morale to secure a win away from home. Our preparations for this match have been excellent, and we’re confident we can deliver a good performance,” Hussein said. 

He also reflected on the team’s recent success, which has fuelled their motivation. 

“Our last victory in Tunisia gave us a massive boost in terms of confidence, and we are going into this game against Bravos with even more belief in our abilities.”

The skipper further reassured the team’s supporters, emphasizing that they will not be under any pressure during the crucial match. 

“We are not feeling any pressure. We want to assure our fans and members of Simba that we are fully committed to fighting for the win. We ask our supporters to keep us in their prayers as we give everything on the field to make them proud,” he added.

As it stands, Simba are in second place in Group A with nine points, tied with Algeria’s CS Constantine. However, CS Constantine lead the group on goal difference. 

A draw or a win against Bravos will be enough to secure a place in the quarterfinals, putting Simba in a strong position to continue their campaign in the prestigious continental competition.

The team’s resilience and positive attitude are visible, and they are determined to carry on from where they left off after their successful campaign in Tunisia. 

With a strong group of players and an experienced coaching staff, Simba’s chances of progressing remain high, and the team is eager to prove themselves on the continental stage once again.

Fans of the Tanzanian giants are hopeful that the squad will put up a formidable performance and maintain their solid form to progress further in the CAF Confederation Cup. 

The club’s supporters, who have stood by the team through thick and thin, are eager for the team to return from Angola with a favourable result.

This game against Bravos represents more than just a match for Simba; it’s an opportunity to continue their journey in one of Africa’s most prestigious club competitions. 

The outcome will not only determine their fate in the CAF Confederation Cup but also boost their morale as they head into the second half of the season, with their domestic league campaign in full swing.

Simba have shown throughout the group stage that they are capable of competing at the highest level in African club football, and they now find themselves just one step away from securing a spot in the knockout rounds. A win or draw against Bravos will send them to the quarterfinals, where they will face even tougher competition, but Hussein and his teammates are ready for the challenge.