AS Simba SC is expected to host Egypt's Al Ahly in a 2023/24 CAF Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam tomorrow, the former's head coach Abdelhak Benchikha has been advised to take the game seriously.

Some soccer stakeholders in Tanga issued the advice recently, noting it will be the third time for Al Ahly to land in Dar es Salaam this year to play in two continental showdowns at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

The outfit has taken on both Simba SC and Yanga in the showdowns, hence, the former is very much familiar with the stadium and all-game environment.

Al Ahly had already confronted Simba SC twice in the inaugural African Football League, featuring in the quarterfinal stage in Dar es Salaam and Cairo.

The CAF Champions League holder also locked horns with Yanga in this season's CAF Champions League Group Stage in Dar es Salaam and Cairo.

Al Ahly drew with Simba SC and Yanga in the continental fixtures, which means the recent notion that a foreign squad can hardly get good results at the venue can hardly be justified.

The records further detail that Al Ahly has not lost the duels played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.

Al Ahly has lifted the coveted CAF Champions League trophy 11 times, making it the most accomplished side in CAF inter-club tournaments.

The fanatics, for that matter, advised Simba SC's Algerian gaffer to see to it he sets up a tactical plan that will have his club coming out victorious and stay in pole position- when it comes to seeking a place in the last four.

There are various reasons for the Msimbazi Street side to seek better results in the first leg. First of all, Marcel Kohler-coached Al Ahly boasts plenty of quality players and the club is extremely dangerous on the break.

The Egyptian club is playing accurate passes and the midfielders are good enough to dictate the game's tempo. They can quickly rectify their mistakes and ensure they are in control of the clash.

One of the soccer supporters revealed: "The game will probably be 50-50- giving a chance for either Simba SC or Al Ahly to  either secure victory, draw, or lose because these teams are not new to each other... in the head-to-head record, Simba SC has shown resilience when taking on Al Ahly."

He noted: "Frankly speaking, though, Simba SC's head coach has to make good choices of players on some areas on the pitch, finishing is still a problem to the club."