Following a high-profile move from Tanzanian powerhouse Simba SC to Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic, coach Fadlu Davids has opened up on his decision to leave the Dar es Salaam-based club.
As reported by FARPost, Davids did not return to Tanzania with Simba following their 1-0 win against Botswana side Gaborone United in the CAF Champions League first-leg preliminary round encounter on Saturday. After the game at the Obert Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, the 44-year-old coach boarded a flight straight to South Africa.
A day later, Davids was unveiled by Raja on Monday afternoon. He was a part of the club during the 2023/24 season. At that time, he was serving as an assistant coach to former Orlando Pirates gaffer Josef Zinnbauer.
Last season, Davids guided Simba SC to a second-place finish in the Tanzanian Premier League and led the club to the CAF Confederation Cup final, where they lost 3-1 on aggregate to Moroccan side RS Berkane
In addition, reports indicate that Davids departed Simba with some of his technical team.
FADLU DAVIDS’ OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON LEAVING SIMBA SC
“It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Simba SC. From the moment I arrived, I felt the passion of this great club and the love of its incredible fans.
“Together we fought, celebrated, and grew stronger through every victory and every challenge. My deepest gratitude to president Mo Dewji for his inspiring leadership, vision, and constant support.
“To the players: keep fighting, keep believing, and keep lifting the badge with honour. To the staff and management: thank you for your trust and tireless dedication behind the scenes.
“To the Simba fans: you are the heartbeat of this club. Your voices, your songs, your unwavering passion will forever echo in my memory. Thank you for welcoming my family as your own. Simba will always be part of me, and I wish the club endless success, prosperity, and trophies ahead.”
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