
BIRTHDATE: April 21, 2003
HEIGHT: 6 ft. 2
WEIGHT: 158 lbs.
HOMETOWN: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
PROFILE
San Diego Loyal SC signed defender Jackson Simba Kasanzu on August 12, 2022. The Tanzanian international joined SD Loyal after playing with AFC Ann Arbor of USL League Two for the 2022 season. The defender played in eight matches for AFC Ann Arbor, starting in seven, helping his team to a 4W-2L-2D record during that span. Simba recorded 640 total minutes and two shot attempts for the season.
“Jackson is a talented young center back with the potential to be very special,” said Landon Donovan, EVP of Soccer Operations and Manager. “We are excited to have a player of his caliber join our club.”
Originally from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the 19-year-old defender signed his first professional contract with SD Loyal.
Previous teams: AFC Ann Arbor