- The Simba vs Al Ahly game will be played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
- The match will kick off at 2100EAT.
- The return will be played on 5 April 2023.
The stage is set for Tanzanian giants Simba SC to lock horns with Egyptian side Al-Ahly in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League quarterfinals on Friday night.
The clash, scheduled to be held at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, is one the most awaited among the four quarterfinal matches lined up.
Simba, who have dominated the Tanzanian Premier League in recent years, go into the game on the back of a morale-boosting win against Mashujaa in the league, a result that extended their winning streak to three matches.
Although they currently sit third in the domestic league with 45 points, seven behind leaders Young Africans, Wekundu wa Msimbazi have only lost one game in their last ten fixtures.
A home win against Al-Ahly will therefore put them in a better place to proceed to the next round and propel their dreams of lifting the elusive African title.
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On the other hand, Al-Ahly lost their recent league game 4-3 with the defeat coming in the hands of National Bank of Egypt.
The Marcelo Coleira charges have also not had a perfect campaign in the Egyptian topflight this season as they sit in 10th place at the moment with 17 points having played six games less compared to leaders Al Masry on 27 points.
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What time does Simba vs Al Ahly start?
The match is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM Kenyan time at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Friday.
Simba vs Al Ahly Team News
South African star Percy Tau is expected to lead Al-Ahly’s attack alongside the likes of Emam Ashour and Mahmoud Kahraba.
On the other hand, Kibu Denis and Jean Baleke Othos will be tasked with the responsibility of looking for goals for the home team with Moroccan shot stopper Ayoub Lakred starting between the sticks.
Possible Starting Lineups
Simba SC: Lakred, Kapombe, Inonga, Husseinc, Malone, Ngoma, Kanouté, Onana, Ntibazonkiza, Kibu, Othos
Al-Ahly: El Shenawy, Hany, Ibrahim, Maâloul, Rabia, Dieng, El Shahat, Attia, Tau, Kahraba, Ashour
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Simba vs Al Ahly Head-to-head
Simba SC and Al-Ahly have met each other four times in all competitions since 2019 with each side emerging victorious on two occasions.
The most recent meeting between the two clubs which was played on 9 April 2021 ended 1-0 in favor of Al-Ahly. In addition, Al-Ahly thrashed the Reds of Msimbazi 5-0 in one of their recent meetings.
Meanwhile, the two wins that Simba SC registered over their Friday’s opponent both ended in a 1-0 scoreline.
Simba SC: 2
Draw: 0
Al-Ahly: 2
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Simba vs Al Ahly Current Form
Simba SC: WLWWW
Al-Ahly: WWWWL
Simba vs Al Ahly Prediction
Although the visitors have struggled in the Egyptian Premier League, they go into Friday’s clash as the favorites due to the experience they have playing in such big games.
However, a win for Al Ahly in Dar es Salaam will not come on a silver platter because Simba SC will be playing in front of thousands of their supporters.
Therefore, football fans should get ready for an epic match of football which may end with each of the side failing to keep a clean sheet.
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