Mamelodi Sundowns interested in Starlets' Shikangwa

South African women soccer heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns are among clubs interested in signing Harambee Starlets lethal striker Jentrix Sikangwa Milimu who features for Tanzanian giants Simba Queens.

The former Vihiga Queens forward, who has is left with one month in her contract with the Msimbazi outfit, joined them on September 28 last year as a free agent after her early exit from Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk.

In an exclusive interview with Citizen Digital, Simba Queens manager Selemani Makanya confirmed that the decorated striker has also attracted interest from top European clubs, and she’s now on the final lap of negotiations.

“It’s true that Shikangwa may leave us soon, many teams are chasing after her signature. So far we have received offers from South Africa giants Mameodi Sundowns, and clubs from Japan, South Korea and China as well. So far I can’t say anything because the negotiations are ongoing but once the deal is complete then we will be able to report it to the media.

“She is now on her last month of her contract meaning if all goes well, then she will have reported to her new side by July 1. Jentrix is a great player and has really been instrumental at Simba this season. I know it will be a big blow to let her go but as the club we understand that’s the way to boost player’s growth in football career," said Makanya.

He continued: "Maybe if she joins one of the cubs thirsting for her, then she would have increased her pay and brightens her future and maybe you don’t know, she may always yearn to rejoin Simba in future after her business in Europe is done.”

Shikangwa stared in just ended Serengeti Lite Premier League (Tanzania) 2022-2023 season as she was named the best female player at the Tanzania Football Federation awards on Monday evening.

She scored 17 goals in 16 appearances taking home the Golden Boot Award as her side Simba finished the season as runners-up three points behind champions JKT Queens Women are the new champions.

Makanya however refuted possibilities of the top striker rejoining her former side Vihiga Queens who are gearing up to represent Kenyan in the forthcoming Cecafa club championship to be held in Kampala in July.

“I wonder why people should link Jentrix with a move to Vihiga. It can’t happen at all. The truth of the matter is that she may end up in Europe if all goes well. It will be hard to rejoin Kenyan champions because she still has a contract with us and Vihiga themselves must initiate talks with us if they want her and be ready pay handsomely.”

Shikangwa, who is in Kenya for pre- season confirmed to Citizen Digital that she is in talks with different clubs.

“Several clubs have shown interest, we are currently in talks and I shall share more soon. My contract is almost coming to an end at Simba and I don’t know if I will sign a new one. I want to confirm that I’m not rejoining Vihiga Queens,” she revealed.

Shikangwa is one of the five Kenyan players featuring for the Serengeti Lite Women's Premier League alongside former Gaspo midfielder Corazone Vivian Aquino, ex-Tanzanian Women Premier League side Gates Princess keeper Carolyne Rufa, defender Ruth Ingosti and former Vihga Queens top scorer Topister Situma who was axed recently.

Sikangwa, brother to Zoo Kericho midfielder Derrick Anami hails from Khayega, Shinyalu constituency in Kakamega County and she started her football career by featuring for the Shipalo Primary school before joining Wiyeta Girls in Trans Nzoia County.