Simba SC chairman Murtaza Mangungu has stated that he will continue to serve in his position in accordance with the Simba constitution and will only step down when his leadership term officially comes to an end.
Mangungu made the remarks just days after facing unrest from some fans who demanded his resignation following Simba’s failure to qualify for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, after being held to a 2–2 draw by Morocco’s Esperance.
"At the moment, I cannot step down. I will continue to lead this club until my term ends. As a leader, being criticized is part of learning where you need to make improvements."
"Those who are shouting that I should leave do not bother me at all because they do not know what they are talking about. This is an institution that runs football affairs, not a dance group."
"Regarding the review of new clauses in our constitution, the process is still ongoing. Once it is completed, we will inform the members. People should not assume things—there is no clause in our constitution that states a meeting must be decided by a vote."
"I want to reassure Simba supporters that I work with people who trust me and gave me this position. Issues of resignation are not something I am concerned with," said Mangungu.
Additionally, Mangungu emphasized that Simba have made greater progress during his leadership than at any other time since the club was founded.
"Let me remind you that when I began my duties at Simba SC, our annual revenue and expenditure stood at 5.3 billion shillings. Today, it stands at 28 billion shillings per year. Those are achievements realized under my leadership, and that should not be forgotten."
"I joined Simba Sports Club when they were ranked 43rd in CAF club rankings, but now they are ranked fifth in Africa. If my management standards were poor, would such significant achievements have been possible?" Mangungu asked.
