Nonyem Okorocha: Nigerian defender at Mlandege linked with Pamba Jiji FC move

Nigerian defender Nonyem Okorocha of Mlandege is being linked with a move to Tanzanian side Pamba Jiji FC as the Mwanza club explores defensive reinforcements ahead of the new campaign.

Okorocha, who plays his club football in Zanzibar with Mlandege, has emerged as a reported target for Pamba Jiji as they look to add experience and depth at the back. The interest comes amid ongoing efforts by the Tanzanian outfit to strengthen key areas of their squad in domestic competition.

The defender has been a regular presence for Mlandege, featuring for the club’s senior side and representing them at national level as Mlandege Zanzibar. His performances there have drawn attention from within the region, with Pamba Jiji now viewed as a possible next step in his career.

Mlandege, traditionally one of the stronger names in Zanzibari football, face the prospect of losing a player who has become part of their core defensive structure. Okorocha’s situation is attracting close monitoring in both Zanzibar and Tanzania, with the cross-border nature of the potential transfer adding further intrigue.

Contract details surrounding Okorocha’s stay at Mlandege have not been made public, leaving the structure of any prospective deal with Pamba Jiji unclear at this stage. For now, the Nigerian remains on the books of the Zanzibar club while talks around his future continue to develop in the background.