DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 25 -- SIMBA SC has confirmed the departure of striker Leonel Ateba, who has signed a one-year deal with Al Shorta FC in Iraq.

The 25-year-old Cameroon forward who joined Simba in August 2024 from USM Algiers, featured prominently during the 2024–25 campaign.

His league tally placed him among Simbas more prolific scorers, ranking second tying with Ugandan international Steven Mukwala with 13 goals behind Jean Charles Ahoua who scored 16 goals.

I n continental play, he made eight appearances in the CAF Confederation Cup, contributing two goals and one assist.

The 25-year-old Cameroon forward joined Simba in August 2024 from USM Algiers on a two-year contract.

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