Azam unveil fifth signing, forward Adam Omar

By Michael Mwebe , The Guardian
Published at 06:00 AM Jun 08 2024
Forward Adam Omar Adam after signing a one-year deal with Azam on Thursday.
Photo: Courtesy of Azam FC
Forward Adam Omar Adam after signing a one-year deal with Azam on Thursday.

Azam have unveiled another big signing of the transfer window as they continue to prepare for the upcoming season.

The Ice Cream vendors are bolstering their squad to return more robust in the next campaign, with the club aiming to make a deep run in the CAF Champions League and win domestic trophies.

On Thursday night, they announced the signing of forward Adam Omar Adam as a free agent from Mashujaa.

The 28-year-old Adam penned a one-year deal with Azam as revealed by the club during his transfer confirmation.

“After playing for 10 years outside the confines of Azam Complex, we have finally brought back our boy, Adam Adam.

“We confirm that we have signed a one-year contract with him, ready to serve Azam FC next season 2023/24,” the club stated.

Adam arrives at Chamazi after appearing in 23 games at Mashujaa where he scored seven league goals and assisted two last season.

Azam has acted unusually quickly in the transfer market to reward coach Youssouph Dabo for the progress made in his first season in charge of the club.

Adam is the fifth player to join Azam this offseason. 

They have already acquired the services of Ivorian duo of attacking midfielder Franck Tiesse and defender Yoro Mamadou Diaby and Colombian duo of midfielder Ever Meza from Leones and forward Jhonier Blanco from Aguilas Doradas.

Meanwhile, Azam is understood to have parted ways with three players - Edward Manyama, Abdulai Iddrisu and Ali Ahamada. 

The club could also wave goodbye to Malickou Ndoye and Cheick Sidibe.

Azam clinched second place in the Premier League standings, edging out Simba on goal difference, with a 2-0 away victory against Geita Gold on the final day of the campaign at Nyankumbu Ground.

This result ensured Azam the right to join champions Young Africans as Mainland Tanzania's representatives in the CAF Champions League next season.