CAFCL: Kenya midfielder Mohammed Bajaber misses out in Simba SC squad for Gaborone United test

Kenya national team Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber is conspicuously missing from the Simba SC squad for their CAF Champions League opening fixture against Gaborone United at Obert Itani Chilume Stadium in Botswana on Saturday.

Bajaber, who left Harambee Stars camp under coach Benni McCarthy while preparing for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament to put pen to paper with the Tanzanian giants, has been excluded from the squad of 23 players, who departed on Thursday for the first preliminary round fixture.

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However, new signings from South Africa, Rushine De Reuck, and Neo Maema, who both signed for the Msimbazi Reds from South African Premier League champions Mamelodi Sundowns, have been included in the squad.

Jonathan Sowa makes squad

Another new signing in the squad is Ghanaian forward Jonathan Sowa from Singida Black Stars, and will likely play a huge role upfront alongside Uganda striker Steven Mukwala, and Seleman Mwalimu.

In the goalkeeping department, Simba coach Fadlu Davids named Moussa Camara, Yakoub Suleiman, Alexanuer Erasto, while the defence line revolves around captain; Shomari Kapombe, Anthony Maligo, Rushine De Reuck, Karabou Chamou, Wilson Nangu, and Naby Camara.

Simba SC travelling squad;

Goalkeepers; Moussa Camara, Yakoub Suleiman, Alexanuer Erasto.

Defenders; Shomari Kapombe, Anthony Maligo, Rushine De Reuck, Karabou Chamou, Wilson Nangu, Naby Camara.

Midfielders; Yusuph Magoma, Allasane Kante, Kibu Denis, Elie Mpanzu, Ladak Chasambi, Mzamiru Yassin, Neo Maema, Joshua Mutale, Jean-Charles Ahoua, Daudi Semfuko, and Morice Abraham.

Strikers; Steven Mukwala, Seleman Mwalimu, and Jonathan Sowa.

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