A coach who has been linked with the Kaizer Chiefs managerial position is reportedly looking to leave his current side and is being courted by another African giant.
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The Naturena-based side has confirmed it will be appointing a new manager in the off-season, with current interim boss Cavin Johnson poised to return to a youth development role in the new campaign.
One of the names that have been floated as Molefi Ntseki's potential permanent successor is Congolese tactician Florent Ibenge.
The 62-year-old is currently at the helm of Sudanese side Al Hilal, but according to IPP Media, the Kinshasa native is not keen on staying with the north-east African giants because they will not be competing for titles.
There is currently massive civil unrest in Sudan, and an unfortunate by-product of the conflict is a halt to their domestic league.
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The Tanzania Football Federation has accepted Al Hilal's request to play in the Tanzanian Premier League, but the prospect of playing in the division without any consequence to their results does not seem to appeal to Ibenge.
The former Democratic of Republic Congo head coach is thus said to want to leave, and one of the clubs looking to swoop in and land his services is Simba SC.
The Reds of Msimbazi recently parted ways with Algerian tactician Abdelhak Benchikha after they failed to mount a serious title challenge to bitter rivals Young Africans SC.
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With Yanga currently 12 points ahead of Simba in their top flight, the 22-time league champions will be looking to close that gap with a new manager and new signings for next season.
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