DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 21 -- AS the January transfer window remains open, Premier League clubs have stepped up their recruitment efforts in a bid to fine-tune squads ahead of the crucial second round of the campaign.

With championship dreams, survival battles and continental ambitions on the line, clubs are moving decisively to reshape their teams. Leading the headlines are the Msimbazi giants, Simba SC, who continue to assemble a formidable squad for both domestic competition and demanding international assignments, particularly the CAF Champions League.

The Reds have made their intentions clear: They want to compete strongly on all fronts. Simba recently confirmed the signing of experienced central defender Ismael Touré (28), who ar...