{"id":24772,"date":"2021-03-10T18:47:32","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T18:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/?p=24772"},"modified":"2021-03-10T18:47:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T18:47:32","slug":"simba-sc-now-seeks-clarification-on-al-merreikh-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/sport\/simba-sc-now-seeks-clarification-on-al-merreikh-players","title":{"rendered":"Simba SC now seeks clarification on Al Merreikh players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> 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&#8217;s CAF Champions League&#8217;s Group A clash pitting Al Merreikh against Simba.<\/p>\n<p>Simba took on Al Merreikh in the competition&#8217;s fixture in Khartoum, which ended in a goalless draw .<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In a yesterday press release on Simba&#8217;s social media page, the information purported to have been written by Simba SC and signed by the side&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer Barbara Gonzalez said they have reported the matter to CAF for their clarification on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>Simba stated: \u201cThis 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe players in\u00a0 question are Ramadan Ajab and Bakhiet Khamis.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Guardian could not independently verify whether the press release was released by Simba, as the outfit&#8217;s officials could not pick their phones to issue comments after several attempts.<\/p>\n<p>However, the news of Al Merreikh featuring the two players started making rounds on Monday evening.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>However, some commentators warned Simba not to be occupied with the issue as it may distract them from preparing for the competition&#8217;s game against Al Merreikh, which will take place at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on March 16.<\/p>\n<p>Simba are leading Group A with seven points from three games. 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