Jentrix Shikangwa trains eyes in Europe after parting ways with Simba SC

Jentrix Shikangwa trains eyes in Europe after parting ways with Simba SC

Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa Milimu says her decision to part ways with Tanzania’s women's football giants Simba Queens is driven by the desire to seek a new challenge.

Shikangwa parted ways with the Msimbazi-based side a week ago marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Tanzania’ women football. The announcement came as part of what appears to be a sweeping squad overhaul by the Tanzanian league giants.

Shikangwa was among 11 players released by Simba, the list included Harambee Starlets defender Wincate Kaari.

“It’s true that I decided to part ways with Simba after my one year contract come to an end. When I signed the contract in January 2024, I instructed the club that I would leave at the end and I think it’s high time I looked for a new challenge. There is big hope that soon I will be joining a new team more so in Europe, something which my agent is pushing.”

“I also want to thank Simba for giving me the opportunity to play for them. Emerging top scorer in my first season and first runners up in the second season isn’t a joke but it translates to hard work, focus and determination. I just want to thank them a lot and promise to be back if they need me in case I miss an opportunity for greener pastures.”

Shikangwa joined Simba Queens in January 2024 after a brief six-month contract with the Asian side, Beijing Professional, in China, leaving behind an impressive legacy. In the 2024-25 season, she was the club's top scorer, netting 24 goals and helping Simba Queens finish as league runners-up.

Internationally, Shikangwa remains an important cog in the Harambee Starlets formation, though she struggled for minutes in the recent Cecafa tourney.

Her domestic success in Kenya is also exemplary, having 3-peated the FKF Women’s Premier League title (2017, 2018, and 2019), with Vihiga Queens.