Simba Sports Club has laid out an ambitious long-term plan that could see the club invest about Sh30 billion in infrastructure, youth development and technical capacity as it seeks to build a sustainable football system.
The plan includes the proposed construction of a modern training centre at Bunjuchenye and a potential technical partnership with German side VfB Stuttgart, which will support the development of young players, coaches and Simba’s broader technical structure.
Speaking after the conclusion of Simba Day, Simba president Mohammed Dewji said the club’s focus was no longer on achieving success for a single season, but on establishing structures capable of delivering results for years to come.
“We do not want to build for one year. We want to put in place a system that will deliver long-term success,” Mr Dewji said.
He said the proposed investment would include a modern training facility at Bunjuchenye equipped with high-standard natural-grass pitches and other facilities aimed at improving the club’s training environment.
The centre, according to Mr Dewji, is expected to become a key hub for developing young players and preparing the next generation of talent for both Simba’s senior team and Simba Queens.
He said the planned collaboration with VfB Stuttgart would further strengthen the club’s football development model by providing opportunities to improve coaching, youth development and technical systems.
The strategy signals a shift towards building Simba’s competitive strength through infrastructure and institutional capacity rather than relying primarily on short-term recruitment and results.
The club’s leadership says the approach is intended to create a clear pathway from youth football to the senior team while also improving the competitiveness of Simba Queens.
Simba chairman Murtaza Mangungu said the club’s 90-year history had provided a strong foundation on which to build its next phase of development.
He cited the club’s recent performances in continental competitions, including reaching the quarter-final and semi-final stages, as evidence of the progress made in recent years.
Mr Mangungu also pointed to the acquisition of a house and a club building as some of the milestones achieved during the club’s development.
He said the achievements were the result of collective efforts by the club’s leadership, players, technical staff and supporters.
“Collective effort has been the secret behind the achievements we have made over the past 90 years,” Mr Mangungu said.
He acknowledged that the club had faced challenges but thanked supporters for remaining patient and committed.
“We thank and congratulate our supporters for their patience, even when challenges emerged. We are continuing to build an even more competitive team,” he said.
Mr Mangungu added that the club intended to make next year’s Simba Day bigger, building on the success of this year’s celebration.
The proposed Sh30 billion investment places infrastructure and player development at the centre of Simba’s ambitions for the coming years.
For a club competing for domestic honours while also targeting deeper runs in continental competitions, the planned training centre and technical cooperation could provide the foundations for a more structured football development system.
The emphasis on youth development also reflects the club’s ambition to create a sustainable talent pipeline, reducing reliance on short-term solutions while giving young players a clearer route into senior football.
With the proposed partnership with VfB Stuttgart and investment in training infrastructure, Simba is positioning its next chapter around a broader objective: building a football institution capable of sustaining success on and off the pitch.
