Tanzanian football club Simba SC is preparing to offer improved terms to forward Libasse Gueye in a bid to secure his long-term future at the club. Gueye has made an impressive start to the 2026/27 season, catching the attention of the club's management. With two years remaining on his current contract, Simba is keen to keep the influential forward at the Msimbazi Street side for longer.
Gueye has joined his teammates at Simba's training camp in South Africa, where the club is stepping up preparations for the October 10 Kariakoo Derby against Young Africans (Yanga) at Uhuru Stadium. A source within the club revealed that the management has recognised Gueye's growing importance to the team and is considering improved terms for the player. The move is aimed at making sure Gueye remains an important part of the team.
Gueye's impressive form has earned him individual recognition, including the NBC Premier League Player of the Month award for August. He scored once and contributed to five other goals in five league matches during August, as Simba won all five games. Gueye beat Yanga's Maxi Nzengeli and Mbeya City's Oscar Mwajanga to the award, underlining his attacking influence in the league.
Gueye's overall league numbers have been impressive, with one goal and five assists in Simba's first five league matches before the international break. He has since added another league appearance, taking his total to six league appearances and one goal in the 2026/27 campaign. His form has made him one of the players expected to attract significant attention ahead of the derby.
Gueye has also made an impact in the CAF Champions League, scoring twice in Simba's 6-1 victory over Malawi's Mighty Wanderers. The win contributed to a 7-1 aggregate victory that sent the Tanzanian side into the second preliminary round. His performances have quickly made him central to Simba's plans, with the club seeking to build around players like him.
Simba entered the international break with six consecutive league victories and 18 points, level with Yanga, although the latter lead the table on goal difference. Gueye is now part of the squad preparing in South Africa, where coach Steve Barker is working on tactical organisation, fitness, and team cohesion ahead of a demanding October schedule.
The proposed improvement to Gueye's terms signals Simba's desire to secure the player's future and build a strong team around him. The club's preparations are not only focused on the October 10 derby but also on the CAF Champions League and a busy sequence of league matches. With Gueye's form expected to attract attention from other clubs, Simba is keen to keep him at the club for longer.
Key points
- Simba SC plans to improve Libasse Gueye's contract and allowances to keep the influential forward at the club.
- Gueye has made an impressive start to the 2026/27 season, earning individual recognition and contributing to Simba's success.
- The club's proposed improvement to Gueye's terms signals its desire to build a strong team around the player.
