Based on the provided sources, there is significant discussion and reporting regarding Feisal Salum’s future, particularly a potential return to his former club, Young Africans (Yanga). A potential reunion between Feisal Salum and Young Africans is reportedly intensifying.
Yanga are said to be keen to welcome back the midfielder, especially with indications that Stephane Aziz Ki might move at the end of the season. Salum, who currently plays for Azam FC, has approximately one year left on his contract and is reportedly eager for a move. A return to Yanga is described as an appealing prospect for him.Feisal Salum, a Tanzanian midfielder, previously played for Young Africans before joining Azam FC in 2023 on a three-year deal after a period of contractual dispute and a boycott
His move to Azam FC was finalized after intervention, including a request from President Samia Suluhu Hassan to amicably resolve the contractual saga with Yanga [3].Recent reports indicate that Salum’s potential return to Young Africans is gaining momentum
This interest from Yanga is reportedly linked to the potential departure of Stephane Aziz Ki, another key player, at the end of the current season .
Salum’s contract with Azam FC is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 Tanzanian Premier League season, and he has reportedly declined a new contract offer from Azam FC, indicating a desire to explore new opportunities. While a return to Yanga is highlighted as a strong possibility and appealing to the player, other clubs have also shown interest
Kaizer Chiefs, whose head coach Nasreddine Nabi previously worked with Salum at Yanga and is credited with transforming his role from defensive to attacking midfield, were reportedly interested but found Azam’s asking price of around R40 million too high .
Simba SC, another Tanzanian club, is also known to be keen on the player. Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca was linked, but the departure of Rulani Mokwena, an admirer of Salum, casts doubt on their continued pursuit
Azam FC’s stance, according to spokesperson Thabit Zacharia, is that while they have no plans to let Salum go, they would not stand in his way if a team made an offer that met their expectations
As of a report in late April 2025, Azam FC had not received any offers from any club Although the potential for a return to Young Africans is described as intensifying and appealing to Salum, and Yanga is reportedly keen, the sources do not confirm that he has officially joined the club as of the information available. His contract situation at Azam FC and reported desire for new opportunities are key factors driving the speculation
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