Simba SC coach Barker hunting to strengthen goalkeeping area

Simba SC head coach Steve Barker has confirmed the Tanzania Premier League club are in the market for a new goalkeeper before the league season resumes.

According to the South African coach first-choice duo Yakoub Suleiman and Moussa Camara are currently out injured. Barker has stressed the importance of signing a new goalkeeper as soon as possible.

‘That is an area we have to look at’

“I think it’s important to acknowledge that our two first-choice goalkeepers are both currently injured,” Barker told reporters as quoted by the Guardian.

“That is an area that we have to look at. It’s an area of concern, and it’s vital that we look for immediate solutions. There are certain areas where I believe we need to be better and we need to strengthen the squad. We will be doing that.”

The former Stellenbosch coach added: “The important part is to get the team together and get the group focused. We cannot compete at the level we desire if we are vulnerable in such a specialist position.”

He continued: “This is a normal process when you are building a strong and competitive team. We need to have a complete squad so that our preparations can be effective.”

Reports indicate the Msimbazi giants have entered the race to sign Pamba Jiji FC shot-stopper Yona Amos as an emergency mid-season replacement.

Last season, Amos featured in 28 league matches, leading the division with 69 saves and recording 11 clean sheets. His performances earned him three Player of the Month awards and drew attention from multiple Mainland Premier League clubs.