The Taifa Stars striker had made his name and attracted many offers after spending time with TP Mazembe from 2011 to 2016
Mbwana Samatta’s father, Ally Samatta, has revealed how Genk won the race against Anderlecht to sign the Tanzanian star in 2016 in what was his first move to Europe.
Ally has stated his son had attracted numerous offers after some stellar performances with Tout Puissant Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Samatta sr. said Genk ultimately were able to sign the striker given the amount of money they offered.
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“Many clubs including Anderlecht wanted him and even the player himself had revealed his desire to play for Anderlecht," Ally, without revealing the amount of money offered, said in an interview with Azam TV.