It was another comeback encounter at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as Spanish Laliga outfit Sevilla came from behind four times to beat Simba Sporting Club 4:5 in a Laliga World Challenge game.
The friendly encounter was part of the LaLiga World powered by SportPesa initiative which is part of the wider LaLiga World Challenge project which aims to promote Spanish football throughout the world, spreading the Spanish Brand, bringing La Liga closer to its followers and promoting La Liga clubs outside of Spain.
The Ghanaian pair Nicholas Gyan and James Agyekum Kotei came off the bench in the early minutes of the recess with a mouthwatering performance against the five times UEFA Europa League champions.
John Bocco opened the deadlock with a brilliant 9th minutes goal before in-form Meddie Kagere had the second for the Msimbadzi Reds in the 17th minutes of the fascinating encounterin.
Sergio Escudero in the 25th minutes had a consolation for the Laliga outfit which angered the home side to make it three through sensational John Bocco in the 33rd minutes to end the first department of the game.
Former Manchester City forward, Nolito in just about seven minutes after returning from the tunnel found the back of the net for the visitors who were willing to end the game as victorious.
Clatous Chama made it 4:2 for the home team in the 62nd minutes but Sevilla came back stronger secure a 4:5 victory courtesy Quincy Promes brace ( 85, 90th) and Nolito’s nintienth minutes.
Nicholas Gyan and James Kotei were a delight to watch even though Sevilla showered enough muscles to clinch victory.
Meanwhile, Simba SC have defended the Tanzania Premier League with two matchea to end the season with the Ghanaian duo contributing immensely.
