SIMBA Sports Club have revealed that the future of their prominent midfielder, Clatous Chama, remains undecided, and the final decision on whether his contract will be extended lies with the club’s top leadership.

This was revealed in a recent update from the club’s information and communication manager, Ahmed Ally, stating that his department has not yet received any official information regarding the Zambian international contract status. He urged the fans of Simba SC to remain patient as the leadership deliberates on the midfielder’s future.

“All I can say is that Clatous Chama’s contract with Simba SC has just ended, and until now, I have not been informed by my department to update the fans about his fate,” Ahmed said. “The matter is currently being handled by our top leadership. Once they reach a decision, they will provide me with the information to communicate to the fans.”

He further emphasized the importance of patience among the club’s supporters, assuring them that any decision made by the leadership will be in the best interest of Simba. 

“I urge the fans to remain calm. Any decision our leaders make regarding Chama will be the right one for the club’s interest, and every fan should understand that,” Ally added.

Chama’s contract officially expired yesterday, June 30. However, according to sources within the club’s leadership, discussions have been ongoing, and there is a positive direction in the negotiations. 

Simba remain hopeful of retaining Chama, which is why no official farewell has been given to the player as of yet.

According to sources, if the discussions had not been favorable, a thank you would have already been issued to him, especially considering the rumors linking him with Simba’s long-term rivals, Young Africans.

In addition to addressing Chama’s situation, Ally provided updates on the club’s registration process. He reassured fans and members that the process is progressing well and is in its final stages.

“Players signing is ongoing and nearly complete. Fans should not worry about our silence; we are finalizing the construction of our squad,” Ally stated. “This week, we will start announcing all the players we have registered. It will be a series of back-to-back announcements. 

“I understand the eagerness of our fans, but let me assure you that we have brought in some top-quality players. Some have already started their pre-preparation procedures for the season.”

Recently, Simba bid farewell to five players and announced the signing of defender Lameck Lawi. Since then, there has been a period of silence, causing concern among some fans who are anxious to know about the squad’s improvements. 

Ally’s statement aimed to alleviate these concerns and build anticipation for the upcoming announcements.

Simba are set to embark on a pre-season tour in Egypt this week. The tour will last for three weeks, after which the squad will return to participate in the Simba Day celebrations on August 3. 

This period will be crucial for the team to prepare for the upcoming season.

The club's leadership is expected to provide a comprehensive update on Chama’s situation and the new signings soon, as fans eagerly await news about their team. 

The pre-season preparations intensify, and the anticipation and excitement among Simba supporters continue to build.