Tanzanian giants Simba have announced the signing of Burkina Faso midfielder, Hamed Ismael Sawadogo who joins the club from Moroccan side, Difa El Jadida on a two-year deal.Swadogo is Simba’s second mid-season signing after acquiring the services of Burundian midfielder, Saidi Ntibazonkiza who was acquired from Geita Gold and bagged a hattrick on his debut against Tanzania Prisons FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_6945086##The left-footed defensive midfielder has previously played for Al Arabi of Kuwait, and ENPPI of Egypt before crossing over to El Jadida where he played with Kenyan international Masuda Juma.“It will be a pleasure to play for Simba SC although I had other offers especially when Simba plays in the CAF Champions League.” The player told Simba media. The team is currently pitching camp in Dubai where they have lined up a number of friendly matches. On Sunday afternoon, they will have an opportunity to play the best when they come up against CSKA Moscow of Russia.Simba are now in the market for another striker after the new coach, Roberto Oliveira revealed that he wants a strong, fast striker with situational awareness to complement those at his disposal.“The kind of striker that I want is one who is strong, has speed, and has the knowledge of how to go around his business in the box,” the tactician said as quoted on the club’s website. New Simba coach Robertinho targets CAF CL titleThe tactician further believes that he can win the CAF Champions League with Simba.”I am very happy to be in Simba. My target is very simple – to ensure we qualify for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finally win the Champions League. It is very possible. To be big you have to think big. That is the mentality I want to instill in this club.” He said.Kamau desperate for win over Bidco after midweek disappointment
