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CAF exit deepens pressure on Steve Barker after Simba elimination

The Red Lions of Msimbazi collected a point away from home after playing to a draw against Petro de Luanda in their Group D match of the CAF Champions League on Saturday. The Tanzanian giants showed resilience in Luanda to hold the hosts in a tightly contested encounter at Estádio 11 de Novembro, however, the result was not enough to keep their campaign alive, as their journey in this season’s competition comes to an end.

Steve Barker, Stellenbosch FC, October 2025

Simba set eyes on ex-Sundowns technical bench member after shocking Barker appointment

In an attempt to end Young Africans SC's dominance, the Wekundu wa Msimbazi appointed the experienced South African tactician. Barker made his name with the Winelands club, a team he mentored from a second-tier side into the Premier Soccer League. In order to boost their technical bench, the Tanzanian heavyweights are reported to be in talks with the football analyst who is expected to be incorporated into Barker's technical bench.

Maema admits he 'never' pictured playing for Pirates & reveals Chiefs family link

After playing for the Bafana Bafana B team at the 2024 African Nations Championship, the former Bloemfontein Celtic star was expected to remain in the Premier Soccer League. But he surprisingly opted for a challenge in East Africa, joining one of the continent’s most ambitious clubs. His arrival is expected to bolster Simba’s creative options as they chase domestic and continental success.

OFFICIAL: Ex-Pirates coach takes charge of Moroccan giants leaving ex-Downs stars behind

The South African tactician has announced he is leaving the East African side and has already been confirmed by the Moroccan side as their new coach. The position had been linked with Nasreddine Nabi.

Thapelo Morena, Neo Maema, Thapelo Maseko, Bathusi Aubaas & Siphelele Mkhulise, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025

OFFICIAL! Mokwena's signing follows Lorch through Downs' exit door as Cardoso makes changes

Masandawana have so far announced the departure of three players since Thursday as part of the process of reducing the number of players in the PSL champions' squad.

Ex-Sundowns assistant set to be appointed new Yanga head coach - Report

The French tactician is said to be returning to CAF Champions League football with a move to the East African giants.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Young Africans	11	9	2	0	27	2	25	29	D W W W W
2	JKT Tanzania	17	7	7	3	18	15	3	28	L D W W L
3	Simba SC	11	7	3	1	18	4	14	24	D D W W W
4	Pamba Jiji	15	6	6	3	18	13	5	24	D W W L D
5	Azam FC	11	6	5	0	18	4	14	23	D W W W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Young Africans

D
W
W
W
W

JKT Tanzania

L
D
W
W
L

Simba SC

D
D
W
W
W

Pamba Jiji

D
W
W
L
D

Azam FC

D
W
W
W
D

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Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

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