Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba celebrates goal with teammates during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix
Stellenbosch FC suffered a narrow defeat against Simba SC in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first-leg on Sunday afternoon.
The Maroons will have a one-goal deficit heading into the second-leg after conceding a goal through Jean Ahoua in the 47th minute at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar.
Steve Barker’s side will have it all to play for when the two side’s meet in the return leg at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, April 27.
Here is an image gallery of the match:
Kibu Denis Prosper of Simba challenges Sihle Nduli of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba celebrates goal during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Elie Mpanzu of Simba challenges Lesiba Nku of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Sihle Nduli of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Fawaaz Basadien of Stellenbosch FC challenges Kibu Denis Prosper of Simba during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Stellenbosch FC team during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Captains of teams with referees during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Captains of teams with referees during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Simba team picture during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Stellenbosch FC team picture during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Oscarine Masuluke of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba celebrates goal during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba celebrates goal with teammates during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Shomari Salum Kapombe of Simba challenges Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba challenges Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Fawaaz Basadien of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba challenges Ismael Toure of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba challenges Ismael Toure of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Shomari Salum Kapombe of Simba during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Kibu Denis Prosper of Simba challenges Thato Khiba of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Stellenbosch FC players during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Oscarine Masuluke of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Jean Charles Ahoua of Simba during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix Kibu Denis Prosper of Simba challenges Sihle Nduli of Stellenbosch FC during the CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 Semi Final 1st Leg match between Simba and Stellenbosch at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 20 April 2025 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix
