As Simba faced Gor Mahia yesterday in a special friendly match to conclude the Simba Day celebrations, Simba fans were keen to assess the performance of the club’s newly signed players.
Overall, the “Wanasimba” appeared satisfied with the displays of all the new signings who featured in the match, which Simba won 2-0. The game gave fans their first live look at the new arrivals.
However, a few players stood out in particular, leaving fans with wide smiles because of their impressive performances. One of them was tough defender Rushine De Reuck, who joined Simba from South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns.
If ratings were to be given for his contribution, De Reuck could have walked away with a score of 9 out of 10.
He was outstanding in his passing game — out of 80 passes attempted, 78 reached their target. He played 10 dangerous balls and completed 4 accurate long passes.
De Reuck showcased his quality both in breaking up attacks and in initiating plays with his precise passes, straight as a ruler.
It is clear that his arrival will strengthen Simba’s defensive line, and he could well become a key figure at the back, partnering with Abdulrazak Hamza and Carabou Chamou, while Wilson Nangu and Masinde are also expected to provide competition in defense.
