As the 2024/25 NBC Premier League season approaches its conclusion, Simba SC has already begun internal planning for major squad improvements ahead of the upcoming season. With roughly three weeks remaining before the season officially ends, preparations are well underway.
According to reports from within the Msimbazi-based club, several players may be released once the current season ends. The main reasons cited include expiring contracts, lack of playing time in the first team, and recommendations from the technical bench.
The players most mentioned include:
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Hussein Kazi – Central defender whose contract is expiring.
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Hussein Abel – Goalkeeper who has not been a first-choice option.
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Edwin Balua – Winger who has failed to secure playing time.
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Aishi Manula – His contract is nearing its end. Rumors link him with Azam FC and Yanga SC.
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Valentino Mashaka – Has struggled to get minutes this season.
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Augustine Okejepha – Also has not been part of the first team regularly.
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Mzamiru Yassin – His contract is also expiring.
While some players are on the verge of being released, the club has already begun efforts to bring in new talent to strengthen key areas of the squad.
Some of the names linked with a move to Simba include:
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Feisal Salum ‘Fei Toto’ (Azam FC)
An attacking midfielder with 13 assists and four goals this season. His creativity could add significant strength to Simba’s midfield. -
Gibril Sillah (Azam FC)
A forward with nine goals in the Premier League. His contract with Azam FC is coming to an end. -
Lameck Lawi (Coastal Union)
A defender whose contract is expiring and is seen as a strong candidate to bolster the defensive line.
Sources within the Simba leadership have revealed that head coach Fadlu Davids has already submitted his recommendations, and the club management has quietly begun the recruitment process. So far, some signings have already been completed, with only the official announcement pending.
Among those players is Feisal Salum ‘Fei Toto’, a midfielder joining from Azam FC.
