Simba SC has entered the implementation phase of its amended Constitution, which was approved by the Government, with the National Sports Council (BMT) stressing that responsibility for implementing the decisions lies with the club through its legitimate organs.
In a statement dated August 19, 2026, BMT Executive Secretary Neema Msitha said the amendments were approved by members at the club’s General Meeting held on November 30, 2025.
She said that after a legal review, the Registrar of Sports Associations and Clubs approved the Constitution and officially handed it over to Simba for implementation.
According to BMT, the Government recognises its responsibility to ensure that the Constitution is implemented, but decisions contained within it must be implemented by Simba itself because they resulted from resolutions made by members through the General Meeting.
The statement makes it clear that the next steps do not require direct Government intervention in the running of the club. Instead, Simba is expected to use the powers and procedures established under its Constitution.
Club Shares and Assets
One of the issues requiring implementation concerns the management of Simba’s shares and assets.
According to an analysis published by Mwanaspoti, the amended Constitution places emphasis on the role of the Board of Trustees in owning and managing the club’s assets and shares on behalf of its members.
This could require Simba to make administrative and legal adjustments to ensure that its ownership structure complies with the new constitutional provisions.
Board Structure
Another issue that could arise concerns the structure of the Board of Directors.
The constitutional amendments may require the Board’s structure to align with the club’s new investment framework and the powers of its various organs.
However, the BMT statement does not say that the existing Board has been dissolved or that it has lost its legitimacy. Instead, the Government has directed leaders and members to use the club’s legitimate organs when implementing the Constitution.
Therefore, if changes to the Board are required, such steps should be taken in accordance with the procedures established by the Constitution and through the organ authorised to make such decisions.
Investor Structure
The amendments also raise questions about the structure of investors within the club.
The new Constitution recognises a system that allows for at least three investors in the portion of shares permitted to be held by investors.
If that is the requirement set out in the relevant constitutional provision, Simba will need to ensure that its investment structure complies with those provisions.
However, implementation of this matter will need to be considered in line with the Constitution and the legal procedures governing share ownership and investment.
Meetings and Powers of Club Organs
BMT has also urged Simba leaders and members to use the club’s legitimate organs when implementing the Constitution.
This means that matters concerning leadership, the Board, the Board of Trustees, investors and other major decisions should be handled by the organ vested with the authority to make such decisions under the Constitution.
In addition, if implementation of any particular provision requires legal clarification, BMT said the Government is ready to provide guidance within the scope of its authority.
The current phase requires cooperation among the club’s leaders, members, Board of Trustees and other organs to prevent disputes over authority and the validity of decisions.
BMT stressed that the Government will continue overseeing the sports sector in accordance with the law, regulations, accountability principles and the interests of athletes, as well as the development of sports in the country.
