Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been chasing targets that will help them achieve their goals.
One of the players who has been linked to the clubs for a couple of months is Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Neo Maema. The South Africa international has been sparingly used by coach Miguel Cardoso, explaining why he has been desperate to leave.
The Glamour Boys and the Buccaneers have been lusting for the services of Maema to strengthen their respective midfields. However, it seems they will not be landing their man, at least not this season, after confirmation that the 29-year-old is ready for a new challenge in Tanzania, albeit on-loan.
According to his agent Steve Kapeluschnik, Maema will be playing in the Tanzanian Premier League for Simba SC.
Simba gives Maema chance to dine with the big boys
“We have had several local offers for Neo in the local Betway Premiership – good offers for a good player,” he told SABC Sport.
“But we’ve come to a loan agreement with Simba because that gives him the opportunity to play for a team that challenges for league titles and is also in the CAF inter-club competitions.
“I can tell you that the deal is almost concluded, but of course, there is a bit of a delay with Neo who is part of the national team at the moment. He is the captain of the CHAN squad, and this is a proud moment for him to lead the team,” Kapeluschnik concluded.
Bafana Bafana will start their CHAN campaign on Friday against Algeria, hoping to get maximum points to help them stand a chance of making the knockout phase.
