{"id":150423,"date":"2026-04-07T16:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/singida-black-stars-negotiate-with-papy-kimoto"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:48:28","slug":"singida-black-stars-negotiate-with-papy-kimoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/singida-black-stars-negotiate-with-papy-kimoto","title":{"rendered":"Singida Black Stars Negotiate with Papy Kimoto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>Singida Black Stars have taken a decisive step in their search for a new head coach by officially opening talks with former AS Maniema manager Papy Kimoto Okitankoyi. The discussions come as the Tanzanian Premier League club looks to stabilize its technical leadership ahead of the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>The development follows revelations regarding Guy Bukasa, another candidate for the position, who reportedly wishes to bring his own backroom staff of up to four assistants. Singida Black Stars are said to be unlikely to accommodate such a request, leaving the door open for Kimoto, who does not appear to have similar conditions.<\/p>\n<p>With Kimoto now in serious contention, club officials are optimistic about concluding negotiations swiftly and securing a coach capable of guiding the team to a competitive finish. Fans will be watching closely as the club aims to finalize the appointment in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. Singida Black Stars have taken a decisive step in their search for a new head coach by officially opening talks with former AS Maniema manager Papy Kimoto Okitankoyi. The discussions come as the Tanzanian Premier League club looks to stabilize its technical leadership ahead of the upcoming season. 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