Taifa Stars captain Ally Mbwana Samatta has rejoined Belgian giants RC Genk on loan until the end of the season from Turkish side, Fernerbahce. The club has an option to purchase him once the loan deal expires.It is a return to a side that he made his name for four years before he moved to Aston Villa in January 2020 and later switched to Fernerbahce after half a season with the Villains.Last season he played for Royal Antwerp in the Belgian Pro League and his former side has decided to complete a reunion after reaching an agreement with the Turkish giants.Mbwana Ally Samatta (29) during his first period at KRC Genk:191 games🔥76 goals⚽️20 assists🅰️1x JPL champion🏆1x Supercup winner🏅1x JPL regular season top scorer (20 goals)⭐️Welcome back, Samagoal!! pic.twitter.com/yeHD1RFxUj— Genk Scout (@KRCGenkScout) August 16, 2022 Samatta has previously played for Simba and TP Mazembe where where he won the CAF Champions League in 2015. In 2016 he joined Genk where he went on to become a cult hero scoring 76 goals in 191 games.Genk statementKRC Genk welcomes Ally Samatta back to the Cegeka Arena. A lease agreement has been reached with Fenerbahçe until the end of the current season, including a purchase option.##NAJAVA_MECA_6573735##It is a happy reunion with the cheerful 29-year-old Tanzanian. Ally already managed to win the hearts of fans from January 2016 to January 2020, before transferring to Aston Villa and entering the Premier League. He already has 191 games in Genk on the counter, in which he scored 76 times and provided 20 assists. He also played a major role in the 2018-2019 championship season.We look forward to hearing “Sama-Samagoal” echo through the stadium again. Welcome back Ally and good luck!
