{"id":24604,"date":"2025-08-22T13:43:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=24604"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:59:09","slug":"neo-maema-snubs-kaizer-chiefs-for-simba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/neo-maema-snubs-kaizer-chiefs-for-simba\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Shock: Neo Maema Snubs Kaizer Chiefs for Simba FC in Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Neo Maema, the former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, has secured a move to Tanzanian giants Simba FC. This ends speculation over his next destination to Kaizer Chiefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reunion-with-davids-at-simba-fc\">Reunion with Davids at Simba FC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 29-year-old will link up with former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids, who now manages Simba. Maema\u2019s signing follows Simba\u2019s acquisition of central defender Rushine De Reuck, also released by Sundowns. This signals the club\u2019s intent to strengthen ahead of continental competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Welcome to Simba SC, Neo Maema. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NguvuMoja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#NguvuMoja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2efDNuzvEc\">pic.twitter.com\/2efDNuzvEc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Simba SC Tanzania English (@SimbaSC_EN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SimbaSC_EN\/status\/1958579225373385120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-442614702\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-local-clubs-monitor-maema\">Local Clubs Monitor Maema<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maema had been on the radar of several local teams after his departure from Sundowns at the close of last season. Reports suggested Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows FC were keen on securing his services. However, the midfielder ultimately opted for a move abroad, choosing Simba as his next challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continental-ambitions\">Continental Ambitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simba FC, last season\u2019s CAF Confederation Cup finalists, will compete in this year\u2019s CAF Champions League. They face Gaborone United of Botswana in the first preliminary round. The team aims to make a significant impact on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755862666.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-24610\" style=\"width:592px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755862666.png 650w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gauteng-image-1755862666-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Simba SC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2458333792\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impressive-career-at-sundowns\">Impressive Career at Sundowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/chiefs-target-maema-ends-up-tanzania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maema <\/a>joined Sundowns in 2021 from Bloemfontein Celtic. He contributed to four Betway Premiership titles during his time with Masandawana. Known for his composure and leadership in midfield, his departure marks the end of a successful chapter in his domestic career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bafana-bafana-leadership\">Bafana Bafana Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the international stage, Maema most recently captained Bafana Bafana at the African Nations Championship in Uganda. He scored in the 2-1 victory over Guinea on August 11, though South Africa exited the tournament at the group stage under coach Molefi Ntseki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maema\u2019s move to Simba FC presents a fresh challenge for the talented midfielder. He transitions from domestic dominance to making his mark in Tanzanian and continental football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-eye-more-transfer-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Eye More Transfer Activity as Striker Search Continues<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neo Maema, the former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, has secured a move to Tanzanian giants Simba FC. This ends speculation over his next destination to Kaizer Chiefs. Reunion with Davids at Simba FC The 29-year-old will link up with former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Fadlu Davids, who now manages Simba. 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