Azam seek revenge against Yanga in Community Shield
What you need to know:
- The game, which is to be held in Tanga, will kick off at 7pm, and both coaches of the two teams have bragged about winning it
Tanga. All eyes and ears will likely be fixed on the Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga, where Young Africans (Yanga) face Azam FC today in the Community Shield encounter.
The match will kick off at 7pm and both coaches of the two teams have bragged about winning it.
The game’s centre of attraction will likely be Feisal “Fei Toto” Salum and Yannick Bangala as both have joined Azam FC from their former employers, Yanga.
Yanga head coach Miguel Gamondi said he is taking the encounter with all his weight and targeting victory aimed at defending the title.
Victory for the Jangwani giants means they will qualify for the final to play against the winners between Singida Fountain Gate FC and Simba SC, who will play tomorrow at the same time and venue.
Speaking ahead of the match, coach Gamondi exuded confidence that his players will fight hard and win the encounter that will possibly lead to defending well the title.
In their Mainland Premier League matches of last season, the two teams recorded a 2-2 draw on September 6, and on December 25, 2022, Yanga registered a 3-2 victory at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Yanga also recorded a 1-0 win at the same venue during the Azam Federation Cup match held on June 12, this year. Yanga’s goal was scored by Kennedy Musonda.
However, Argentinian technician Gamondi said they are expecting a strong opposition from Azam FC in the encounter.
He said his players are ready to play at their best in order to emerge victorious in an expected thrilling match.
"We need to prove our worth in the encounter and maintain our best record against the team," said Gamondi.
Azam FC head coach Youssoupha Dabo said his team are unfazed by Yanga after undergoing intensive training in Tunisia and later in the country.
Dabo stressed that his players are psyched up to face Yanga and will win to qualify for the final match.
"We know that it is not going to be a walk in the park. Yanga have good players, but my men are determined to record a win," said Senegalese Dabo.
He said he is proud of having committed players, who, he believes, will not let him down.
