Kaizer Chiefs set to lose out on another target, as an African giant has swooped in and is getting closer to sealing the deal.
We have it on good authority that Azam FC midfielder Feisal Salum was one of Amakhosi’s top targets for as long as we can remember.
Azam open but set expectations for Salum’s exit
About a month ago we learnt that Salum would be available as the Tanzanian club are looking to cash in on a potential deal. Bearing in mind that Salum is contracted to the Dar es Salaam-based club until June 2026.
Which means he still has a year left on his contract after this season closes.
Salum, also known as Fei Toto, left Young Africans in 2023 and signed a three year deal with his current club.
Simba move ahead as Chiefs’ hopes fade
What we also know is that his ex-coach and current Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi, whom he worked with at Yanga is keen to reunite. But it looks like that will not happen as Simba SC are closing in on one of the most talented African players.
“We expect Feisal to deliver results because we are paying him a lot of money. However, if he decides to leave, that will be his choice. We are not stopping him from leaving,” Azam FC said, as quoted by FARPost.
Despite their openness to a potential departure, Azam FC clarified that they have no immediate plans to release the player.
“We have no plans to let Feisal go. But if a team makes an offer that meets our expectations, we will not stand in his way.”
Salum, the Tanzanian midfielder leads the assist charts in the NBC Tanzania Premier League with 13 assists, according to Tanzanian publication Diramakini.
The Chiefs-linked star has been instrumental to Azam’s strong league campaign this season.
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