Simba SC has confirmed that they will do everything they can to ensure that their midfielder Sharaf Shiboub joins the team for the Mainland Premier League matches remaining.
Like many foreign players, Shiboub traveled to his home country, Sudan, when, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the top-flight was halted in mid-March.
Although some of their foreign players have confirmed training ahead of the league resumption on Saturday, including Francis Kahata (Kenya), Meddie Kagere (Rwanda), and Clatous Chama (Zambia), Shiboub is yet to arrive in Tanzania.
Simba Information Officer Haji Manara now has told fans that they are doing all they can to ensure the midfielder arrives from Sudan “even if it means using a long route”.
“In the next two days, the club will come up with appropriate plans to get him back to make the squad full and ready to retain the title,” Manara said
“We already succeeded to bring back Clatous [Chama] from Zambia even though he had to first fly to Ethiopia before coming here. We will probably use similar methods for Shiboub.”
Manara has also predicted a tough rivalry when the league resumes between Simba players.
“As you know, we are heading to the end of the season hence some players whose contracts are nearing completion would like to seize the chance to showcase their potential to have their contracts extended,” Manara continued.
“I have already spoken with the team’s manager who has assured me that morale among the players is high than before and people should expect massive competitions in the upcoming matches.”
He further said the club under instructions from their head coach Sven Vandenbroeck will sign new players.
“From next month, we will start bringing new players at the club, who will be needed by the coach to make the squad stronger for the upcoming competitions,” added Manara.
Manara has also asked Simba fans to follow the government’s rules ahead of their first match against Ruvu Shooting at Dar es Salaam National Stadium.
Simba will try to win a 3rd straight league title and will be home and dry when they get 12 more points.
