Joash Onyango featured for 90 minutes for his side, Simba SC, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Horoya in their opening CAF Champions League match played at the General Lansana Conté Stadium in Conakry, Guinea.Onyango was fielded at the heart of Simba’s defense alongside his favorite partner, Henock Inonga, with Shomari Kapombe and Hussein Mohammed taking the right and left fullback positions, respectively.##NAJAVA_MECA_7014740##18 minutes into the game, Pape Ndiaye gave the home team the lead with a great home run. He connected on a corner kick delivery past Aisha Manula moments after the keeper had pulled off a superb save to prevent Horoya from taking the lead.The hosts continued to run the show in search of more goals, but Simba denied them severally, thwarting their attacks. On the break, the visitors looked dangerous, but poor decision-making in key situations ensured that they did not get goals. The first half ended with a narrow advantage for Horoya.In the 72nd minute, Horoya were awarded a penalty when Joash Onyango blocked a goal-bound shot using his arm; he was also booked for the offence. Ndiaye was presented with a chance to get his brace, but Manula in Simba’s goal guessed the right way and pulled a fantastic save. Moments later, Chota Chama wasted a big chance to draw Simba level when he picked up a loose ball inside the penalty area; a lack of composure saw him miss his effort.Joash Onyango handles the ball and Horoya get a penalty. Sad times for Simba. #TotalEnergiesCAFCL— Olieć (@EddieOliech) February 11, 2023 Simba captain John Bocco, who had come off the bench, missed a sitter in the 79th minute when he was played through on goal. He somehow failed to hit the target with only the keeper to beat. Moments later, a goal-line clearance denied Simba the leveler. The wastefulness proved costly as in the end, the hosts picked the maximum points from the duel.Vihiga Queens return to winning ways as Gaspo humble Ulinzi StarletsSimba’s next continental game with be against Raja Casablanca in a week’s time. The match will be played in Tanzania.
