RSB Berkane Lifts CAF Confederations Cup Despite Simba’s Valiant Effort

RSB Berkane claimed the 2025 CAF Confederations Cup title after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Simba SC in the second leg at Amaan Stadium, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Match Highlights:

• Simba started strong, with Joshua Mutale breaking the deadlock in the 17th minute after tapping in at the far post.

• The hosts dominated possession in the first half but suffered a setback when Yusuph Kagoma received a second yellow card in the 50th minute, reducing them to 10 men.

• A disallowed goal crushed Simba’s hopes in the 73rd minute when Shomari Kapombe’s strike was ruled offside after a VAR review.

• Berkane sealed their victory in stoppage time as Soumaila Sidibé slotted home a 93rd-minute equalizer, extinguishing Simba’s comeback dreams.

Final Aggregate:

• First Leg: Berkane 2-0 Simba

• Second Leg: Simba 1-1 Berkane

• Total: RSB Berkane 3-1 Simba SC

Trophy Presentation:

Berkane celebrated their third Confederations Cup triumph, while Simba’s spirited performance ended in heartbreak at home.

Lineups:

Simba SC:
Camara; Kapombe, Karaboue, Malon (Ateba 84’), Mohamed (Nouma 84’); Kagoma (sent off 50’), Ngoma, Ahoua, Mpanzu; Mutale (Denis 71’), Mukalwa.

RSB Berkane:
Munir; El Moussaoui, Tahif, Dayo, Assal; Camara (Sidibé 78’), Riahi (Bassene 59’), Labhiri; Khairi (El Mourabit 68’), Mehri, Lamlaoui (Zghoudi 78’).

Key Takeaway:

Berkane’s resilience and tactical discipline proved decisive, while Simba will rue missed opportunities and a controversial VAR decision that denied them a potential equalizer.