Dar es Salaam. The Dar Youth League continued to underline its growing reputation as a platform for nurturing future football stars after three players from Bulls Football Academy earned invitations to join Simba SC’s U17 squad following an entertaining U15 clash earlier this week.
The highly anticipated encounter between Bulls FA U15 and Simba U15 attracted coaches, scouts and youth football stakeholders, with Simba emerging dominant winners after displaying superior tactical organization and technical quality throughout the contest.
Despite the defeat, Bulls FA left the pitch with plenty of positives after three of their standout youngsters caught the attention of Simba’s technical bench, leading to immediate recognition from the club’s youth development department.
The selected players are Jason Suedy, Harith Chunga and Ben Mango, all aged 15, who impressed with composed performances against one of the country’s strongest youth teams. Jason Suedy stood out with his creativity and composure in attack, showing excellent ball control and an ability to dictate play in the final third.
Harith Chunga used his pace and physical presence to trouble Simba’s defenders, while central defender Ben Mango impressed with his defensive awareness, interceptions and calmness under pressure.
Former Simba senior team striker and current youth coach John Bocco was among the key figures present during the match and personally endorsed the trio for promotion to the club’s U17 setup.
“I was extremely impressed by the quality shown by these three Bulls players. They displayed the discipline, technical ability and character we look for in the Simba Youth Programme.
We look forward to working with them, developing them further and grooming them into future Simba players,” said Bocco.
The match also highlighted the growing competitiveness of the Dar Youth League, which has continued to provide exposure and opportunities for emerging players from different academies across the city.
League director Fina Mango said the achievement reflects the main objective behind the competition.
“This is exactly why the Dar Youth League was created to give young players exposure, competitive experience and a platform to be seen. We are proud of Jason, Harith and Ben, and we believe this opportunity will inspire many more young players across the league,” she said.
The league continues with several exciting fixtures lined up this weekend. Bulls FA will face Guardian Angels SA from Kigamboni on Saturday, while Magnet YSA take on West FA in another anticipated encounter.
On Sunday, Simba U15 will return to action against Safari SA, while New Life face Spotlight as both sides search for their first victory of the campaign.
