The ever-busy rumour mill surrounding Kaizer Chiefs’ search for attacking reinforcements has churned out another name, this time pointing towards Tanzania. According to strong transfer whispers circulating this week, the Amakhosi set their sights on Simba SC’s prolific 26-year-old striker, Kibu Denis, making a concerted push to bring him to Naturena.
Denis, a powerful and clinical forward, has established himself as a key figure for Simba and a consistent goal threat in the Tanzanian Premier League and continental competitions. His physical presence, aerial ability, and knack for finding the net made him an attractive target for a Chiefs side desperately seeking a reliable focal point in their attack after a season of struggles in front of goal.
Reports suggest Chiefs’ interest was serious and backed by a formal offer, indicating they saw Denis as a potential solution to their goalscoring woes. The Amakhosi management allegedly worked diligently to try and secure the deal, hoping to convince both the player and his Tanzanian club of the merits of a move to South Africa.
**However, in a significant blow to Chiefs’ plans, Simba SC have reportedly firmly rejected the offer for their star striker, Kibu Denis.** The Msimbazi Street giants are understood to value Denis highly, viewing him as indispensable to their own ambitions, both domestically and in the CAF Champions League. Simba’s stance appears resolute: Kibu Denis is not for sale, at least not for the terms presented by the Soweto giants.
This rejection leaves Kaizer Chiefs back at the drawing board in their striker hunt. While Denis seemed to fit the profile they need – a proven goalscorer in his prime – Simba’s reluctance to negotiate has forced them to look elsewhere. The news will be disappointing for Chiefs fans hoping for a marquee attacking signing, but it underscores the competitive nature of the transfer market and the difficulty in prising key players away from ambitious clubs like Simba.
The focus now shifts to who Chiefs will target next. Will they return with an improved, irresistible offer for Denis later in the window, or have they already turned their attention to alternative striking options, potentially within the PSL or further afield in Africa? One thing is clear: the quest for a prolific number nine continues unabated for the Amakhosi.
