Young Africans raid rivals Simba SC for services of captain Mohamed Hussein

In one of the transfers that will be most discussed in the Tanzanian Premier League, Young Africans have raided Simbs SC for the services of defender Mohamed Hussein, who has penned a two-year contract.

Yanga said in a statement: “CAPTAIN FOUND IN THE WILDERNESS! Welcome to the home of Champions Mohamed Hussein.”

In a recent post, Hussein posted on his social media pages biding Simba farewell: “Nearly 11 years of joy, sorrow, celebrations, cheers and even heartbreaks inside the Pride (Simba SC),” read part of his emotional statement.

“With unwavering loyalty, professional discipline and highest-level commitment, sweating for the club’s badge was always my mission and goal. This decision was entirely based on my personal development, long-term interests and my unwavering professional standards,” he wrote. “I take this opportunity to thank the club’s leaders, the entire technical bench, and operation staff who walked with me during all these years at Simba.”

The experienced defender is seen as a perfect fit in Yanga’s backline due to his tactical awareness, overlapping abilities, and calmness under pressure. Having joined Simba SC in 2014 from Kagera Sugar, Hussein quickly established himself as a regular starter.

His strong left foot, crossing ability, defensive discipline and consistency made him a fan favorite and an integral part of Simba’s domestic and regional dominance.

During his time at the club, he helped Simba to multiple league titles, Mapinduzi Cup trophies, and successful CAF Champions League campaigns that saw the club reach the quarterfinal stages on several occasions.