Simba Players' Salaries
Simba Players' Salaries 2026/2027: List of Highest Paid Players
Simba SC (The Reds of Msimbazi) is one of the oldest and richest teams in Africa. Over the years, it has built a reputation for attracting top talent from all corners of Africa thanks to its ability to offer lucrative contracts and interests that rival those of North African clubs.
As with salaries, many fans are eager to know how much their stars earn at the end of each month. Through zimetamba.blog , we have done a thorough analysis that highlights the Simba Players' Salaries 2026/2027 based on their transfer budget and the status of the players currently in the squad.
What Gives Simba SC the Power to Pay High Salaries?
Simba SC's ability to pay millions of shillings to its players is not a coincidence. It is due to a sound business system and careful investment. Some of the main sources of income that pay these salaries include:
Mo Dewji's Investment: Honorary president and major investor, Mohammed Dewji, has been a major pillar in ensuring the registration and salary budget remains stable.
Major Sponsors: Major contracts from sponsors like M-Bet (Major Sponsor) bring in billions of shillings every year.
Broadcasting Rights: Agreement to broadcast Premier League broadcasts through Azam TV.
CAF bonuses: Regular participation in the group stage and quarter-finals of the African Champions League (CAFCL) and Confederation Cup earns clubs billions from CAF.
Salary List: Simba SC's Highest Paid Players
The salary levels within the Simba squad are divided into different categories. Foreign players signed for big money and local players with a lot of experience lead the list. (Note: These are estimated base salaries, excluding allowances and win bonuses).
1. First Place (Top Earners & Big Signings)
This is a group of key players, most of them foreign stars who came at great expense to boost their strength in international tournaments. These players are estimated to be paid between Tsh 15 million to Tsh 25 million+ per month .
Steven Mukwala: This Ugandan international striker signed a lucrative contract with a salary estimated at over Tsh 22 million per month to solve Msimbazi's goalkeeping problem.
Fabrice Ngoma: The technical midfielder from DR Congo is among the most expensive players in the squad, bringing in an estimated fee of Tsh 20 million .
Che Malone Fondoh: The stubby central defender from Cameroon who is the soul of Simba's defense is also in this "heavyweight" group.
Jean Charles Ahoua: This former MVP from the Ivory Coast Premier League is paid an amount commensurate with his status as a top-class player.
2. Daraja la Pili (Senior Locals & Key Squad Players)
Here we meet locals who have served the club for a long time and other foreign stars. These players earn between 8 million Tsh to 14 million Tsh per month .
Mohamed Hussein (Zimbwe Jr) & Shomari Kapombe: These full-backs have been with Simba to great success for over a decade. Their new contracts have guaranteed them good salaries commensurate with their experience.
Kibu Denis: After struggling last season, Kibu signed a new contract that gave him a large "Sign-on fee" and improved his salary to over 10 million Tsh per month.
Ayoub Lakred: This Moroccan goalkeeper is also earning a good salary within this bracket or higher, depending on his latest contract agreement.
3. Third Class (Rich Natives & Rising Stars)
This is a group of well-performing local players, those signed from local teams, and youngsters being promoted. Their salary ranges range between Tsh 3 million and Tsh 7 million per month .
Awesu Awesu & Edwin Balua: These attacking midfielders who joined from KMC and Prisons have contracts that give them good benefits that grow as their levels rise.
Ladaki Chasambi: This fast-growing, agile kid from Msimbazi has also seen his salary improve.
Valentino Mashaka: A native striker fighting for a number in the squad.
From an economic perspective, the Simba Players' Salaries 2026/2027 show how determined this club is to continue competing with other giants in Africa. A lot of money is being spent, but the expectations of fans and investors are to see positive results (Trophies) on the field.
