Jephté Kitambala and Azam FC have reached an agreement in principle | OneFootball

Jephté Kitambala is expected to receive a new trial soon.

Jephté Kitambala

In a surprising turn of events, Congolese forward Jephté Kitambala has reached a preliminary agreement to join Azam FC, a top-tier Tanzanian club. Sources close to the negotiations reveal that the player has already finalized the necessary paperwork, though the official announcement remains under wraps—for a compelling reason.

The driving force behind this deal? None other than newly appointed Azam FC head coach Jean-Florent Ibenge. Familiar with Kitambala’s abilities, the Congolese tactician personally endorsed the signing, seeing the striker as a key addition to bolster the team’s attack ahead of the upcoming season.

While the transfer is effectively sealed, fans will have to wait a little longer for the official unveiling—a strategic delay that hints at bigger plans in store.

Programmed postponement of the agreement between the two parties

The ink may be dry on the contract, but both club and player have chosen silence over celebration—for now. This mutual decision stems from a deeper commitment: Kitambala’s unwavering focus on the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN).

With his name on Otis Ngoma’s preliminary squad list, the former TP Mazembe striker has set his sights on representing DR Congo at the continental tournament. The final roster, expected this week, could see him trade club ambitions for national duty—at least temporarily.

Azam FC, understanding the stakes, has agreed to delay the fanfare. For Kitambala, the immediate priority isn’t unveiling a new jersey—it’s earning the chance to wear his country’s colors once more.