Kaizer Chiefs Transfer News: Has Amakhosi-linked Salum asked to leave Azam?

Last season, Tanzania international attacker Feisal Salum was heavily linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.

The versatile attacker had shone for his club, as well as the national team Taifa Stars, who went on to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 27-year-old had also been linked with a move to North Africa, as well as the Middle East, but Azam convinced him to stay.

The midfielder has once again been linked with top teams, including Tanzanian Premier League heavyweights Simba SC and Young Africans SC, coached by South Africans Steve Barker and Manqoba Mngqithi, respectively.

The two tacticians know there is no room for mistakes, explaining why they are going for proven players.

What are Azam saying?

Despite the exit rumours, Azam FC PresidentNassor ‘Father’ Idrissa insists his star player is going nowhere, as he is still in the plans of coach Florent Ibenge.

“Fei is still an Azam FC player, and he has a valid contract with the club. Fei is in Rwanda with the team and continues to train hard with his teammates as we prepare for the new season,” he said as quoted by Pan Africa Football.

However, there is more than what meets the eye according to the publication, “Feisal’s future remains one of the biggest stories in Tanzanian football.

Reports suggest the midfielder has informed Azam FC of his desire to leave before the expiry of his current contract, which still has one year remaining. The player is also reported to have declined an offer to extend his stay at Chamazi, fueling speculation that he could be on the move before the close of the transfer window,” they added.