OFFICIAL! Midfielder once-linked with Kaizer Chiefs & Orlando Pirates follows Thembinkosi Lorch through Mamelodi Sundowns exit door as Miguel Cardoso continues to offload Pitso Mosimane & Rhulani Mokwena signings

Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed that Neo Maema has left the Chloorkop-based club ahead of his proposed move to East Africa.

The South Africa international has been tipped to join Simba SC, who are under the guidance of South African coach Fadlu Davids.

"Thank you, Neo! After four incredible years, four league titles, one Nedbank Cup, one MTN8, one African Football League title, 120 appearances, 13 goals and 14 assists, the Yellow Nation bids farewell to Neo Maema," a club statement read.

"We wish you success in the next step of your career!"

Sundowns did not disclose whether Maema had left the club on loan or a permanent deal.

However, the attacking midfielder's agent, Steve Kapeluschnik, has already indicated that Maema would be moving to Simba on loan.

The former Bloemfontein Celtic star will reunite with his former Sundowns teammate Rushine De Reuck, who recently completed his move to Simba.

Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso continues to trim down the club's squad, with Matias Esquivel and Thembinkosi Lorch's departures having been confirmed on Thursday.

The Tshwane giants have so far offloaded 12 players either on loan or permanently in the current transfer window.

Maema is expected to be unveiled by Simba ahead of the 2025/26 Tanzanian Premier League season, which starts next month.

However, the lefty's main focus at the moment is the ongoing 2024 CHAN, with the player set to captain Bafana when they take on Niger on Friday.