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The South African
27-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Second Sundowns star set to join former Orlando Pirates coach
A Mamelodi Sundowns fan-favourite looks set to leave the club on loan before the new season begins. Former Orlando Pirates coach Fadlu Davids, who is currently Simba SC's coach, is in advanced talks to land a Masandawana midfielder. Simba have already signed defender Rushine De Reuck, who parted ways with the Brazilians last month. Now, another Sundowns star looks set to join the Tanzanian giants. READ MORE • More Orlando Pirates players to leave as Ouaddou wants to trim squad further! READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs handed golden opportunity to sign Djoumekou! According to the latest transfer gossip, Neo Maema is in advanced talks with Simba SC. The skillful midfielder looks set to be loaned out by Mamelodi Sundowns! Maema joined the South African giants back in 2021. The dazzling midfielder has already made 120 appearances for the club, scoring 14 goals while assisting 14 more. While he was previously linked with a move to PSL newcomers Siwelele FC, the Sundowns star appears to favour a move abroad instead! 'Simba SC are in advanced talks with Mamelodi Sundowns to sign midfielder Neo Maema on loan,' an IDiski Times report read. 'Siwelele were reported to have shown interest in the player. But Simba have acted swiftly when learning about his availability. Sources at the Tanzanian club confirmed the deal has been agreed for the 2025/26 season.' READ MORE • Orlando Pirates set their sights on another big-name signing! Neo Maema is arguably one of the best midfielders in South Africa on his day. Do you think Sundowns are making a mistake by letting him leave on loan? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
25-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Mamelodi Sundowns star joins Simba in shock transfer twist
Mamelodi Sundowns star Rushine De Reuck has officially joined Tanzanian giants Simba SC after parting ways with Masadawana, in a move that reunites him with former coach Fadlu Davids. The 29-year-old centre-back has signed a one-year deal and is set to arrive in Dar es Salaam on Sunday to begin pre-season training. Simba SC wasted no time bolstering their backline, with De Reuck coming in as a direct replacement for Cameroonian defender Che Malone Fondoh, who recently signed with Algerian outfit USM Alger. The club has also released captain Mohammed 'Shabalala' Hussein following the expiration of his contract. He is tipped to join fierce rivals Yanga SC. Centre-backs Hussein Kazi and Kelvin Kijiri have also exited. Signalling a defensive overhaul under Davids, who prepares for his second season in charge. De Reuck reunites with Fadlu Davids, with whom he previously worked at Maritzburg United. The South African international left Sundowns after both parties agreed to a mutual termination, enabling him to join Simba SC as a free agent. Speaking to insiders, club officials believe the move is a major upgrade. 'Davids is well aware of his ball skills and will undoubtedly be an upgrade over Che Malone,' a source revealed. The coach values De Reuck's technical quality and experience. Especially for Simba's upcoming CAF Champions League campaign. Last season, Simba SC reached the CAF Confederation Cup final and finished second in the Tanzanian Premier League. Behind arch-rivals Yanga. With their eyes now set on ending Yanga's four-year dominance. The signing of De Reuck marks a strategic step toward that goal. De Reuck's move offers him a fresh start after a challenging stint at Sundowns. He spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Maccabi Petah Tikva in Israel. Where he featured in four matches between February and March after requesting more playing time. Will the Mamelodi Sundowns defender thrive in Tanzania? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
26-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
RS Berkane win Confed Cup as Fadlu Davids' Simba fall just short
Morocco's Renaissance Berkane won the Caf Confederation Cup on Sunday, holding on for a 1-1 draw against 10-man Simba of Tanzania away in the second leg of the final for a 3-1 aggregate victory. A two-goal advantage from last week's home first leg provided the foundation for a third success in the Confederation Cup in the last six years for the club from the northeast of Morocco. But they endured a difficult afternoon at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar as Simba, coached by South African Fadlu Davids, went ahead in the 15th minute through Joshua Mutale and then missed a gilt-edged chance in front of goal minutes later. Simba had midfielder Yusuph Kagoma sent off five minutes into the second half for a second cautionable offence and two more members of their technical staff were sent to the stands in a tempestuous encounter. Faouzi Lekjaa must be a Proud man the former RS Berkane President 2009 -2019 when he relinquished his role to Hakim Ben Abdellah after a decade-long tenure as President. Under the RFMF President RS Berkane grew in status both on and off the pitch. RS Berkane regained its spot… — Collins Okinyo (@bedjosessien) May 25, 2025 Despite the one-man disadvantage, Simba had the ball in the Berkane net again in the 73rd minute after Steven Mukwala glanced home Jean Charles Aboua's free kick but the goal was ruled offside after a lengthy VAR check. Berkane then made sure of success when substitute Soumaila Sidibe snatched an equaliser from a tight angle at the start of nine minutes of stoppage time. It crowned a dream season for Berkane, who won a first Moroccan league title earlier in the season. Their third Confederation Cup success equals the record for the most successes in the competition, held by Tunisia's CS Sfaxien.
CAF
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Simba coach Davids: 'Berkane will feel our strength' in Confederation Cup final
Published: Saturday, 24 May 2025 Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids says his team is determined to overturn their 2-0 deficit when they host RS Berkane in the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final in Zanzibar on Sunday. Speaking to the press ahead of the clash at Amaan Stadium, the South African coach expressed full confidence in his players, despite a challenging first leg in Morocco. 'The first leg was a tough lesson, but it's a great opportunity for our young players to mature,' said Davids. 'We've learned a lot and are ready to respond in the second leg.' Simba's first-leg performance was marked by a shaky opening, with Berkane scoring twice in the first 14 minutes. However, Davids highlighted his team's reaction after the early setback as a sign of their resilience. 'Yes, we entered the match confused in the first 20 minutes, and that's normal for a young team playing in its first final,' he admitted. 'But we came back well and created chances.' The Tanzanian side is playing its first CAF Confederation Cup final and will be banking on home support in Zanzibar to inspire a historic comeback. 'It's true that we're not playing in Dar es Salaam, but we know that our fans will be behind us,' Davids said. 'We will fight and play to the best of our ability, and tomorrow, RS Berkane will feel Simba's strength.' Simba's campaign has been defined by grit and dramatic comebacks, and Davids believes the team's experience throughout the tournament has prepared them for moments like this. 'Our players are motivated. We've been through tough moments before, and they've come through,' he said. Sunday's match presents a chance for Simba to not only lift their first Confederation Cup title but also to make history as the first Tanzanian club to do so. With a two-goal deficit to overcome, Davids has called on his team to be bold from the first whistle. 'This is a final. We have nothing to lose. We will give everything on the pitch.' Kick-off is scheduled for 13:00 GMT (16:00 local time), and the match will be broadcast live across multiple CAF partner networks.
The Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Stakes high in clash between Sundowns and Pyramids
They also focus on the Confederation Cup final where Simba FC of Tanzania, coached by South African Fadlu Davids, will be out to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg. Another area of discussion is the intriguing battles going into the final round of the season as it has not been decided who will finish third between Stellenbosch and Sekhukhune United. The other interesting battle is who is going to make it to the top eight between AmaZulu, Polokwane City, Chippa United, Kaizer Chiefs, Marumo Gallants, Richards Bay and Magesi FC. At the bottom of the log, it will be decided on Saturday who will be dropped to the relegation play-offs between Cape Town City, SuperSport United and Golden Arrows.
