Fadlu Davids responds to reports that he is recruiting South African players for Simba SC. | OneFootball

Fadlu Davids responds to reports that he is recruiting South African players for Simba SC.

The Tanzanian giants' tactician has made no secret of his desire to strengthen his squad with proven South African quality as he plots an assault on continental glory. Fresh off a debut season that saw Simba SC push champions Young Africans to the final day while reaching the CAF Confederations Cup final, Davids appears determined to close the gap through strategic recruitment.

"Quality players with Champions League pedigree will always be on our radar," the former Orlando Pirates coach told FARPost, confirming ongoing discussions about potential signings. With several foreign roster spots still available, Davids emphasized the club's proactive approach: “We've identified specific targets and are working methodically to bolster our squad.”

The revelation comes amid growing speculation linking Mamelodi Sundowns' creative midfielder Neo Maema with a move north. While stopping short of confirming any particular names, Davids' comments suggest Simba's ambitious transfer strategy could see more South African exports joining their Tanzanian revolution.

Having narrowly missed silverware on two fronts last season, the Msimbazi-based outfit clearly believes their South African mentor possesses the vision to deliver trophies - with the right reinforcements. As the transfer window heats up, all eyes remain on whether Davids can lure the caliber of players needed to transform his team from contenders to champions.