Simba face the daunting task of battling past Amakhosi and continue with their pursuit of a place in the semi-finals. After impressive outings in the group stage,
Wekundu wa Msimbazi made it clear that they were now targeting a berth in the final although the initial objective was to at least reach the semis.
In a group that had the current Champions League kings Al Ahly as well as AS Vita and Al Merrikh, Simba emerged the best side with 13 points where they only lost a game.
The 4-0 loss to Kaizer Chiefs came as a shock not only to the fans but also for the club s chairman Mo Dewji, who promised to invest heavily in the team going forward.