Reports from Tanzania says that Simba SC has almost completed agreement with Rivers United's Nigerian midfielder Augustine Okejepha, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
The attacking player who can afford to play as a defensive midfielder ticks the right boxes for the Tanzanian giants who see that deal as one that will help them maximize profit.
Reports say that the 20-year-old and the club has agreed personal terms after he was offered a three-year contract which the player has already said yes and ready for the move.
Rivers United has accepted a second offer from Simba SC which see the imminent move of the player to be concluded this week.
The fee expected to be paid by the Lions is in the region of USD 270,000 for the player who was one of the sensations in last season’s CAF Confederation Cup and the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Uche Dozie