SIMBA’s information and communication manager, Ahmed Ally, has asserted that the club is still in the process of trimming their squad ahead of the upcoming season, with several players yet to finalize their contract terminations.

This week, Simba parted ways with Malian midfielder Sadio Kanoute after three years of service and Senegalese Babacar Sarr, who served the club for six months. Other players who have left the club include Kennedy Juma, Clatous Chama, Saido Ntibazonka, Shabani Chilunda, Henock Inonga, and Luis Miquissone as part of the squad overhaul.

Additionally, Pa Omar Jobe is reportedly not part of Simba's plans for next season, as the club has already signed his replacement. Simba secured striker Steven Mukwala from Asante Kotoko on a two-year deal.

Ally shared further insights into the club’s plans for the squad overhaul: "Our intention to strengthen our squad for next season is at the highest level, but we need to trim our squad to ensure we have a team of players who can compete for the club badge and also reduce selection headaches for the coach due to a high number of players.

"With that said, in the coming days, we aim to continue to inform Simba fans on the development of the squad as well as introducing new players ahead of the new season. We have almost twelve signings, both local and international players. I can confirm we have a few signings left to introduce before we have a complete squad.”

Simba are under the guidance of new coach Fadlu Davids, who took over from Abdelhak Benchikha, who recently left the club to join JS Kabylie of Algeria.

As mentioned by Ally, 12 new players have been signed in a busy transfer window as the club reshapes their squad. 

The new signings include center-back Valentin Nouma, Zambian winger Joshua Mutale, Ugandan center-forward Mukwala, Ivorian attacking midfielder Jean Charles Ahoua, Nigerian midfielder Augustine Okejepha, and Congolese midfielder Debora Fernandez. 

Local arrivals are Omary Omary from Mashujaa, striker Valentino Mashaka from Geita Gold, midfielder Yusuph Kagoma from Singida Fountain Gate, and center-back Abdulrazack Hamza from SuperSport of South African.

Simba have also signed Kelvin Kijiri (pictured) on a free transfer after his contract expired at Singida Fountain Gate.

Simba are expected to return to Tanzania late this month to prepare for their final international match on Simba Day on August 3. The Simba Day festival, an annual highlight for the club, will mark the team’s return from the camp. The festival serves as a celebration of the club’s heritage and a platform to showcase the new squad to fans and stakeholders.

Simba will play against Young Africans between August 8 and 11 in the Community Shield mini-tournament slated for next month.

In the CAF Confederation Cup, Simba will play the last round of the group qualifications against either Uhamiaji of Zanzibar or the Libya FA Cup envoys, who are yet to be announced.