Tanzanian giants Simba SC are eyeing a former Mamelodi Sundowns coach to take the helm. This comes after Wekundu Wa Msimbazi parted ways with Davids, who has joined Raja Athletic Club.
Davids, who joined the Dar es Salaam giants last season, has rejoined Moroccan giants Raja Athletic Club. He previously worked with the club as an assistant under Jozef Zinnbauer. He was unveiled by Raja as their new head coach on Monday.
Raja Casablanca recently parted ways with Lassaad Chabbi, who was in his second stint with the club. The three-time African champions had three primary candidates for the coaching position.
Among the top targets were Nasreddine Nabi, who is leaving Kaizer Chiefs, Davids, and former Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro. However, Nabi has reportedly declined the offer, as he is currently taking a break from football to support his wife during her recovery from a recent accident.
WHICH FORMER SUNDOWNS COACH IS TIPPED TO REPLACE FADLU DAVIDS
Simba confirmed Davids had not returned to Tanzania after their 1-0 CAF Champions League preliminary round match against Gaborone United on Saturday. The coach also penned a farewell message to Simba on Monday
Sources in Tanzania have revealed that Miguel Gamondi has emerged as a target for Simba.
However, the Argentinian recently joined Singida Black Stars ahead of the 2025/26 season. Gamondi was making a return to Tanzania after parting ways with Young Africans SC last season.
The 61-year-old, who was with Masandawana between 2005 and 2006, is seen as someone who understands the league. He won the league with their rivals. Now, the club is turning to him as they look to end Timu Ya Wananchi’s dominance of Tanzanian football.
Interestingly, Yanga appointed another former Sundowns man, Romain Folz, who briefly served as assistant coach to Manqoba Mngqithi last season. Folz has been tasked with guiding the Jangwani giants to their fifth successive title.
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