Tanzania, Sept. 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Simba leave Tanzania today for Malawi ahead of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg clash against Mighty Wanderers on Sunday, with five players missing from the travelling squad.

The players are Hussein Semfuko, Ibrahim Nindi, Kelvin Nashono, Nickson Kibabage and Shomari Kapombe, who have all been ruled out of the trip because of what the club describes as unavoidable reasons. Simba media manager Ahmed Ally confirmed the absences but did not disclose further details, leaving head coach Steve Barker to work with the available players as the club begins its latest continental campaign.

The match will be played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm...