Kenya international Francis Kahata believes Simba SC's progression to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League is a reward for the hard work the team have put in, prior to the start of the season.
Wekundu wa Msimbazi defeated AS Vita 4-1 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Saturday to confirm their place in the last eight. From the five Group A games, Mnyama have managed to get 13 points, and are guaranteed top-spot ahead of second-placed Al Ahly, the reigning champions.
"The team has made it to the quarters; yes it is my first time to play in that stage, but for the team, this is the second time," Kahata, who joined the East African heavyweights from Gor Mahia two seasons ago, told Goal on Monday.