TUNISIA, Jan. 24 -- SIMBA SC Head Coach, Steve Baker, has described his sides CAF Champions League Group D encounter against Espérance Sportive de Tunis as a crucial mission as the Tanzanian side prepare for todays away fixture at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades, Tunisia.

The South African tactician made the remarks during a pre-match interview held on Wednesday in Tunisia, where he acknowledged the importance of the contest for both teams as they seek to revive their group-stage campaigns.

Baker noted that neither Simba nor Espérance have enjoyed an ideal start to the group phase, making todays match pivotal in shaping their qualification prospects.

“This is a critical game for both Simba and Espérance,” Bak...