Simba SC vs Esperance Sportive de Tunis, 2025-26 CAF Champions League, Group Stage
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Game Information
Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
Location: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Tanzania
CAF Champions League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stade Malien | 6 | +3 | 11 |
| 2 | Esperance Sportive de Tunis | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| 3 | Petro de Luanda | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Simba SC | 6 | -2 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Simba SC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 39 | Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK) |
| 31 | Wilson Nangu |
| 23 | Rushine De Reuck |
| 32 | Nickson Kibabage |
| 12 | Shomari Kapombe |
| 21 | Yusuph Kagoma |
| 24 | Clatous Chama |
| 8 | Alassane Maodo Kante  |
| 38 | Denis Kibu |
| 20 | Anicet Oura |
| 29 | Libasse Gueye |
Esperance Sportive de Tunis (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bechir Ben Saïd (GK) |
| 20 | Amine Ben Hamida |
| 6 | Hamza Jlassi |
| 12 | Nidhal Laifi |
| 23 | Ibrahima Keita |
| 14 | Onuche Ogbelu |
| 21 | Abdramane Konaté |
| 8 | Houssem Tka |
| 29 | Aboubacar Diakite |
| 34 | Jack Diarra |
| 10 | Yan Sasse |
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