Simba Tariq: Mashujaa FC Linked With Move for Prisons FC Midfielder

Tanzanian midfielder Simba Tariq, currently with Prisons FC, is being linked with a move to Mashujaa FC in a domestic transfer that would see the 30-year-old swap one established Tanzanian side for another.

Mashujaa are understood to be exploring midfield options ahead of the new campaign, with Tariq emerging as a leading candidate to strengthen the centre of the pitch. Initial discussions around the potential switch have centred on his experience at Prisons FC and his suitability for a role in a squad looking to add proven depth in the middle of the park.

Tariq, 30, has spent his recent seasons anchoring the midfield for Prisons FC, working under a structure that has relied on his know-how and positional discipline. His age places him in what is typically considered a peak period for a midfielder, making him an appealing short-term solution for clubs seeking immediate impact rather than long-term development.

For Prisons FC, the prospect of losing a seasoned figure in midfield would represent a significant change to the balance of their squad, particularly given the stability Tariq has provided in recent years. The club would need to consider whether they possess adequate cover internally or must themselves enter the market should any deal with Mashujaa progress.

As things stand, Tariq remains a Prisons FC player while Mashujaa assess whether to turn their interest into a formal move.