Ninety minutes separate Simba SC and RS Berkane from claiming the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup title in what promises to be a thrilling final showdown.
Simba SC is preparing to face RS Berkane in the second leg of the final, scheduled for tomorrow at the New Amaan Complex Stadium in Zanzibar.
After a tough first-leg away defeat, Simba faces the daunting task of overturning the deficit by scoring at least three goals to secure the trophy on home soil.
RS Berkane, on the other hand, arrives with the advantage of a first-leg victory, needing only to maintain their lead to be crowned champions.
Speaking to the press today in Zanzibar, coaches and players from both teams shared their mindset and preparations ahead of the decisive 90 minutes.
Simba’s head coach, Fadlu Davids, expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness and determination to win.
“We have prepared thoroughly and believe victory is within our reach. This season, we have been unbeaten at home, including a strong performance in the semifinals here in Zanzibar,” he said.
“We urge our fans to come out in large numbers tomorrow to support the team and boost the players’ morale.”he added
Simba defender Shomari Kapombe echoed his coach’s optimism, saying the team arrived in Zanzibar well-prepared and motivated.
“We intend to bring the same energy and performance we showed at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium here to Amaan tomorrow.”he added
On the other side, RS Berkane’s coach, Chaâbane Mouline, remains focused and confident in his team’s fitness and mental readiness.
“All our players are in excellent physical, tactical, and psychological condition ahead of the final,” he confirmed.
Tomorrow’s match will be a thrilling battle as both sides vie for glory in the CAF Confederation Cup. Football fans across Africa eagerly await to see who will lift the trophy will it remain with Tanzania’s Simba, or will Morocco’s RS Berkane claim the crown?