Tanzania, July 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Azam FC have continued their major squad rebuilding exercise ahead of the 2026/27 season, releasing nine players while bringing in a number of new faces as head coach Florent Ibenge prepares his team for another demanding campaign.

The Chamazi-based side has made significant changes to its squad, with several established players making way as the club looks to build a stronger team capable of competing for domestic and continental honours.

Among the most notable departures are three players who featured regularly under Ibenge last season-defensive midfielder James Akaminko and central strikers Jephte Kitambala and Jacques Ngita. The trio played important roles in the team during the previous campaign,...