Simba have played in the group stage of the competition twice in the past but have never progressed, and they now have a chance to make history but they will have to achieve the feat without home support after Caf banned fans from attending the match owing to Covid-19 restrictions.
Simba media officer Haji Manara confirmed on Saturday they had received a communication from Caf not to allow fans into the match venue.
“As we continue preparations for the game against Al Merrikh, we have received a communication from Caf via [Tanzania Football Federation] that fans will not be allowed into the stadium,” Manara told reporters.
Miquissone: Simba SC star named Caf player of the week after Al Ahly exploits
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Miquissone: Simba SC star named Caf player of the week after Al Ahly exploits
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Miquissone: Simba SC star named Caf player of the week after Al Ahly exploits
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“I am the Caf Player of the Week,” Miquissone wrote with his picture celebrating the goal against the African champions.
Simba have also saluted the player for the honour as they have taken to their social media pages to state: “Luis [Miquissone] has been named the best player of the week by Caf, this is the year for Simba.”
In a recent interview, Simba media officer Haji Manara warned teams that are salivating for his services to be ready to cough up one million euros for his signature
Goal understands Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly are among the clubs ready to sign the player but according to Manara, Simba will only let the player leave if a club pays 1m euros for his signature.