TWENTY-TWO-TIME league champions Simba SC are prepared to discipline their striker Dennis Kibu for going AWOL (Away Without Official Leave).

Kibu (pictured), who signed a new two-year contract before traveling to the United States for a holiday, failed to report back to the club for pre-season training ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Simba SC’s information and communication manager, Ahmed Ally, stated that the club does not tolerate indiscipline and will take action against Kibu for his absence. 

During a fan engagement tour in Morogoro, Ally informed supporters that Kibu has been providing endless excuses for not returning for pre-season training.

He further explained that Simba have fulfilled all financial obligations to Kibu after his contract renewal, which extends his stay at the club until 2026. 

Simba's first team is currently in Egypt for a three-week pre-season training camp under head coach Fadlu Davids.

Kibu’s continued absence has raised concerns among Simba supporters, prompting the club to issue a statement on Tuesday evening.

"Simba Sports Club informs the public that its player Kibu Denis Prosper has not reported for the pre-season training camp ahead of the 2024-2025 season. We would like to inform the public that Simba extended Kibu's contract for two more years, ending in June 2026, and paid him all his contractual rights. 

“However, this player has been providing several reasons for his inability to report for camp. Due to this misconduct, the club will take appropriate disciplinary measures against him and will inform the public accordingly," the statement concluded.

The 25-year-old forward made 21 league appearances last season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. 

He joined Simba three years ago following an impressive debut campaign with Mbeya City.

Kibu is linked with a potential move to a yet-to-be-identified Norwegian club. 

On Tuesday afternoon, multiple reports indicated that Kibu was spotted at the airport en route to Norway.