AfricaPress-Tanzania: SIMBA SC has lodged a complaint to the continental soccer governing body seeking clarification on two players Sudanese giants Al Merreikh feature in the last week’s CAF Champions League’s Group A clash pitting Al Merreikh against Simba.
Simba took on Al Merreikh in the competition’s fixture in Khartoum, which ended in a goalless draw .
It is alleged that the Sudanese side featured the two players Ramadhan Agab and Bakhiet Khamis who were suspended for six months due to contracts disputes.
In a yesterday press release on Simba’s social media page, the information purported to have been written by Simba SC and signed by the side’s Chief Executive Officer Barbara Gonzalez said they have reported the matter to CAF for their clarification on the matter.
Simba stated: “This is to inform the general public that we have lodged a complaint to Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the two players who were suspended by Sudan Football Federation for a period of six months starting from January 21.”
“The players in question are Ramadan Ajab and Bakhiet Khamis.”
The Guardian could not independently verify whether the press release was released by Simba, as the outfit’s officials could not pick their phones to issue comments after several attempts.
However, the news of Al Merreikh featuring the two players started making rounds on Monday evening.
In a monitored radio interview, football commentators noted if it will be proved that the Sudanese side featured the two players Simba will be awarded three points and two goals.
However, some commentators warned Simba not to be occupied with the issue as it may distract them from preparing for the competition’s game against Al Merreikh, which will take place at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on March 16.
Simba are leading Group A with seven points from three games. They need four points to reach the quarterfinals.
