For the umpteenth time, AFC Leopards head coach Patrick Aussems has been linked with a return to the Tanzanian Premier League, this time Azam is said to be interested in his services.The Belgian has severally been linked with a return to Tanzania with his former side, Simba and arch-rivals Yanga reportedly courting him. The reports have however ended being rumors with the clubs settling for other coaches.He has now been linked with Azam who have begun the season poorly. The ice-cream makers sit in 10th position in the league after six rounds of league matches. They have lost three of their matches and pressure is piling on coach George Lwandamina who media reports in Tanzania indicate could be heading out.#TETESI : Klabu ya Azam FC ipo kwenye mazungumzo na aliyekuwa kocha wa Simba SC, Patrick Aussems ili kuifundisha timu hiyo. Aussems anatarajia kurithi mikoba ya George Lwandamina ambaye hana mwenendo mzuri na Azam FC. Kwa sasa Aussems anakinoa kikosi cha AFC Leopards ya Kenya.— Nyau Losso.🇹🇿🐈 (@nyauime) November 25, 2021 Media reports now indicate that Aussems, who led Simba to a league title and CAF Champions League quarter-final is being viewed as a possible replacement for the former Zesco United boss. This comes at a time when the Kenyan league is suspended and Leopards is struggling financially.Aussems recently hit out at Leopards’ hierarchy for failing to pay the players and technical staff terming their behavior unprofessional.The technical bench,the staff and the players are facing many challenges (no salaries,no allowances,daily issues…) which prevent the group from working properly. Carelessness of some people?Lack of professionnalism? Hopefully this situation will be fixed as quickly as possible. pic.twitter.com/4sSC21pMZY— Patrick Aussems (@PatrickAussems) November 21, 2021 Should he leave, this will come as a blow for Leopards who have started the season poorly and have managed just four points in six matches. They have also lost their last four league assignments.
