Former Simba SC midfielder James Kotei mourns departed Tanzanian President John Magufuli

Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei has expressed his condolences to the people of Tanzania following the death of President John Pombe Magufuli.

The 61-year-old President who was serving his second term as President of the East African country after winning elections last year past away on Wednesday and Kotei who spent three successful years in the country with Simba SC has urged Tanzanians to take heart.

“My condolence to all Tanzanians this is hard to take my people RIP Mr President.” Kotei posted on his official Facebook page.

The 27-year-old midfielder who is now a free agent has been linked with a move back to Simba SC.