Following two successive Tanzanian Premier League victories with a clean sheet, Simba SC’s coach Fadlu Davids has announced a shift in focus towards their CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC) campaign.

Simba SC is set to face Libya’s Al Ahly Tripoli in the first leg of their CAF CC tie, scheduled between September 13 and 15 in Libya.

The return leg will take place in Dar es Salaam between September 20 and 22. The aggregate winner of these two-legged matches will advance to the Confederation Cup group stage.

Al Ahly Tripoli secured their spot in the second preliminary round by defeating Uhamiaji of Zanzibar with a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory.

Speaking after Simba SC’s commanding 4-0 win over Fountain Gate at KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam, Davids emphasised the team’s shift in focus.

“Following our recent league victories, our attention is now fully on the Confederation Cup,” said Davids as quoted by Daily News, adding: “We aim to perform well and advance further in the competition.”

He praised his players for their effective execution of the game plan, contributing to their impressive win. “It was a strong performance, particularly in midfield.While there is still room for improvement, we are progressing well,” he noted.