Dar es Salaam. Miguel Gamondi has emerged as one of the most prominent names being strongly considered by Simba SC as the club looks to appoint a new head coach following the dismissal of Pantev several weeks ago.
The Argentine tactician is understood to be high on the club’s shortlist, with the leadership viewing him as a suitable figure to lead a long-term rebuild.
Simba SC’s decision-makers believe the appointment of the next head coach is a defining moment for the club, especially after a period marked by inconsistency and unfulfilled expectations both domestically and on the continental stage.
As a result, the club is taking a measured approach in identifying a coach capable of restoring stability and competitiveness.
Sources within the club indicate that Gamondi’s name has gained traction due to his tactical awareness, strong man-management skills and experience in African football.
These qualities are seen as essential for a club of Simba’s stature, where pressure to deliver immediate results is always high.
The club hierarchy reportedly believes that Gamondi has the profile and personality required to handle the demands that come with coaching one of East Africa’s most decorated football institutions.
His calm demeanour and structured approach to the game are viewed as assets that could help Simba rediscover their lost identity.
Simba have struggled in recent seasons to consistently impose themselves in key matches, a concern that has pushed the leadership to prioritise a coach with a clear football philosophy.
Gamondi is perceived as someone capable of implementing a defined playing style while also building a disciplined and competitive squad.
The dismissal of Pantev opened the door for a broader evaluation of the club’s technical direction, with Simba keen to avoid short-term fixes.
Instead, the focus has shifted towards securing a coach who can deliver both immediate improvement and sustainable success.
Despite the strong interest, discussions between Simba SC and Gamondi are not expected to begin immediately.
Club sources reveal that formal talks are scheduled to take place after the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 tournament.
This decision reflects Simba’s desire to respect Gamondi’s current commitments while also ensuring that negotiations are conducted in a calm and professional environment.
The club believes that patience at this stage could prove beneficial in securing the right appointment.
Simba’s leadership is reportedly prepared to wait for their preferred candidate rather than rushing into a decision that may not align with the club’s long-term vision.
This approach underlines a shift towards strategic planning within the club’s management.
One of the key factors surrounding Gamondi’s potential appointment is his firm stance on working with his trusted technical bench.
The coach has consistently maintained that he prefers to move with the same backroom staff wherever he goes.
Gamondi believes that continuity within the technical team is crucial for the successful implementation of his ideas and training methodologies.
This condition is expected to form a significant part of the negotiations once talks officially begin.
For Simba SC, accommodating this request would signal a commitment to giving the new coach full authority and structural support.
However, it may also require adjustments within the club’s existing technical framework.
The potential arrival of Gamondi is already generating discussion among Simba supporters, many of whom are eager to see the club return to its former dominance.
Fans are hopeful that a new era under a tactically astute coach could reignite the team’s competitive spirit.
As Simba prepare for the next phase of their rebuilding process, the pursuit of Gamondi highlights the club’s ambition to move forward with clarity and purpose.
At present, Gamondi is in Egypt overseeing preparations of the Taifa Stars squad for the AFCON finals, where he is serving in an interim capacity following the absence of head coach Hemed Suleiman ‘Morocco’.
He is currently leading the team through camp and tactical drills as Tanzania fine-tunes its readiness for the continental showpiece.
