Rushine De Reuck reflects on Mamelodi Sundowns stint after reinventing himself at Simba

Former Stellenbosch FC winger Anicet Oura opened the scoring after four minutes ahead of a 36th minute equaliser from Raymond Lulendi.

The same player then netted against in the 43rd minute to see Simba trail at half-time.

Steve Barker charges, however, netted twice after the break with De Reuck on target from the penalty spot on 80 minutes before Oura completed his brace in the 89th minute.

Simba remain unbeaten in the Tanzanian Premier League, with 30 points from 10 games, five clear of second placed Young Africans.

De Reuck was a regular starter for Sundowns between 2020 and 2025 before injuries curtailed his involvement at the club.

Looking back at his time with Downs, the player told Idiski Times: "I think when you are emotional, you don't really look at things clearly. I think that's a chapter I've closed.

"I don't try to think about it too much. Obviously, very grateful, you know. When I think about Sundowns, I try and only think about the good moments because I mean, I won four league titles with the team, many trophies with the team."

"So, it's not only negatives. Although I wanted to play, I feel like I didn't get opportunities to play as much as I think I should have, but it's okay. This is life. You're not going to be everyone's cup of tea. Not everybody's going to prefer you," the defender added.

Having returned to his best for with Simba, a grateful De Reuck, who has been named captain, said: "It's nice to be part of something big, bigger than you. But also, if you are in a space for too long, just being there, then I don't know if it's worth it. This is why I made that decision.

"I said I believe in myself, and I know that I have the capacity to compete at a very high level week in and week out, and Simba gives me that opportunity. So, I'm grateful for them, trust me, and this is the big reason I'm playing the way I am."