Simba SC vs Stade Malien, 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 39 | Mahamadou Tanja Djibo (GK) |
| 23 | Rushine De Reuck |
| 25 | Ismael Toure |
| 32 | Nickson Kibabage |
| 15 | David Kameta |
| 24 | Clatous Chama |
| 21 | Yusuph Kagoma |
| 8 | Alassane Maodo Kante |
| 40 | Selemani Mwalimu |
| 20 | Anicet Oura |
| 34 | Elie Mpanzu |
Stade Malien (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | N'Golo Traoré (GK)  |
| 15 | Boubacar Hama |
| 5 | Babé Diarra |
| 13 | Francis Awine |
| 28 | Abdoul Sabourh Bode |
| 32 | Gilbert Asamoah |
| 12 | Ahmadou Bello |
| 8 | Haman Mandjan |
| 19 | Zoumana Simpara |
| 10 | Daouda Coulibaly |
| 11 | Moussa Diallo |
CAF Champions League News
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Peter Shalulile has left Mamelodi Sundowns after six years which saw him lift the CAF Champions League and break the PSL goals record.
A thunderous Teboho Mokoena strike in first-half stoppage time sealed Mamelodi Sundowns' second CAF Champions League title as they drew 1-1 away at AS FAR at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, clinching a 2-1 aggregate final win.
Mamelodi Sundowns will travel to Rabat to defend their 1-0 lead on Sunday in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final.
Portuguese coaches Sundowns' Miguel Cardoso and AS FAR's Alexandre Santos say their CAF achievements are not being widely celebrated in their home country, as they feel people underestimate the challenge of coaching in Africa.