In the last two NBC Premier League matches, attacking midfielder Neo Maema has impressed Simba fans with his outstanding performances.
He scored in the match against TRA United, where Simba secured a 3–0 victory, and in yesterday’s game against Coastal Union, he provided an assist for the second goal scored by defender Ismail Toure, helping seal a 2–0 win.
His performance in that match, which saw Simba return to second place in the league standings, earned him the Man of the Match award.
It appears Simba head coach Steve Barker has found the right system to utilize Maema, deploying him in a “free role” without strict positional responsibilities on the pitch.
Barker was also instrumental in keeping Maema at the club during the mid-season transfer window, and the South African midfielder is now proving why that decision was the right one.
Maema remains under contract with Simba until the end of the season, currently playing on loan from South African club Mamelodi Sundowns.
