As the NBC Premier League season nears its end, the eyes and ears of football fans across Tanzania are fixed on Simba SC star Jean Charles Ahoua, who is rapidly leading the race for this season’s Golden Boot award.
The attacking midfielder, known for his great football intelligence, has already netted 15 goals and tops the scoring chart, holding a two-goal lead over his closest challengers.
Ahoua’s feat is not just about leading the race—he has exceeded expectations by scoring at the level of a traditional striker, despite being a midfielder. In the top scorer list, he’s ahead of his Simba teammates Lionel Ateba and Steven Mukwala, who have each scored 12 goals, and Yanga’s Prince Dube and Clement Mzize, both with 13 goals.
While Ateba and Mukwala have rotated in starting lineups, Ahoua has remained a cornerstone in Simba’s squad, giving him a stronger position to win the award.
Today, Simba SC will be away at the Ali Hassan Mwinyi Stadium in Tabora to face KenGold, and for Ahoua, this is another key opportunity—not just to boost his top scorer chances but also to cement his status as the season’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Coach Fadlu Davids has every reason to start his star player, who has been involved in 23 goals this season—scoring 15 and providing 8 assists.
These stats highlight not only Ahoua’s goal-scoring prowess but also his ability to elevate the performance of those around him on the pitch.
It’s hard to talk about Simba’s success this season without mentioning his name. Ahoua is having a dream season and is now just steps away from making history as a midfielder who could win both the Golden Boot and the MVP awards.
With three matches to go, every minute on the field counts. He stands on the verge of etching his name in bold letters in Tanzanian football history. If he maintains this momentum, nothing may stop Jean Charles Ahoua from becoming the new king of the NBC Premier League.
