Simba Sports Club, History in The CAF Confederation Confirms That 2025 Achievement is the Second Opportunity Playing Final Stage.

Simba Sports Club, one of Tanzania's most prominent football clubs, has had a notable presence in CAF competitions since 1990, particularly in the CAF Confederation Cup and its predecessor, the CAF Cup.

CAF Cup (Predecessor to the CAF Confederation Cup)

1993: Simba SC reached the final of the CAF Cup, marking a significant achievement in their continental pursuits. They faced Stella Adjamé of Ivory Coast in the two-legged final but were defeated 2–0 on aggregate.
1997: The club participated in the CAF Cup but was eliminated in the first round.

CAF Confederation Cup Appearances

Since the inception of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2004, Simba SC has made several appearances:

2007: Eliminated in the Preliminary Round.
2010: Reached the Second Round.
2011: Advanced to the Play-off Round.
2012: Reached the Second Round.
2018: Exited in the First Round.
2021–22: Achieved a significant milestone by reaching the quarter-finals.
2024–25: Simba SC had a remarkable run, advancing to the quarter-finals. They topped Group A with 13 points, securing their spot in the knockout stages.

Throughout their history in CAF competitions, Simba SC has demonstrated resilience and growth, with the 1993 CAF Cup final and the 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final appearances standing out as significant achievements.