You could say that if there is a season in which history should be made by bringing the CAF Champions League trophy to Tanzania, this is the one.
It is a season in which Simba fans’ hopes are high, inspired by what their team has been showing on the pitch.
It is also a campaign in which some of the continental heavyweights are struggling, while others have been completely absent after failing to qualify.
Historic champions Al Ahly are competing in the CAF Confederation Cup, just like Raja CA and AS FAR, who reached last season’s CAF Champions League final.
Yesterday, another shock followed as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were eliminated from the competition by Angola’s Wiliete SC.
Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw at home after the first leg in Angola ended goalless.
Sundowns’ elimination leaves Esperance, RS Berkane, Zamalek and Pyramids as the remaining heavyweights in Pot 1, with Pyramids benefiting from Sundowns’ exit to move into the top pot.
In the updated rankings following yesterday’s results, Simba sit sixth, behind Al Hilal, while Pyramids have moved up to fourth. If Esperance, Berkane and Zamalek all qualify, Simba will face one of those teams, alongside Pyramids, in the group stage.
