It’s either TP Mazembe or Wydad for Mwananchi Day
Yanga fans at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. PHOTO | COURTESY
What you need to know:
- According to information received by The Citizen, the officials of both teams have shown a good response ahead of the match, although they have not yet given a final answer.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Mainland Champions Young Africans (Yanga) will celebrate their 89th anniversary by facing either TP Mazembe of DR Congo or Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club.
Yanga, who are currently in South Africa for pre-season games, will officially unveil their new players on August 4 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
According to information received by The Citizen, the officials of both teams have shown a good response ahead of the match, although they have not yet given a final answer.
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A source has indicated that TP Mazembe are more likely to feature due to the recently established cooperation between the two teams.
The source also mentioned that they had initially requested CSKA Moscow of Russia, but due to league commitments, the team will not be able to come to Tanzania for the event.
“Preparations for Mwananchi Day are going on well, and we will soon announce our programme. Wydad Athletic Club have not yet given a final answer, although they have shown a positive response like TP Mazembe have, so we are waiting for their final answers.
“If both teams agree to participate, we will decide on the costs for each team. As you know, we have to cover all expenses for any team that participates,” said the source.
Yanga’s new players include goalkeeper Abubakar Khomeiny, Clatous Chama, Chadrack Boka, Prince Dube, Jean Baleke, Aziz Andambwile, Shadrack Boka, and Duke Abuya.
The new recruits join other notable players such as Stephane Aziz Ki, Djigui Diara, Kennedy Musonda, Kouassi Attohoula Yao, Khalid Aucho, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job, Ibrahim Hamad, Mudathir Yahya, and Clement Mzize.
Also. on the list are Farid Mussa, Salum “Sure Boy” Abubakar, Jonas Mkude, Kibwana Shomari, Shekhan Ibrahim Hamis, Aboutwalib Mshery, and Dennis Nkane.
While in South Africa, Yanga have so far played two build-up matches, losing 2-1 to Bundesliga side FC Augsburg and winning 1-0 over South Africa’s top-flight side TS Galaxy.
Yanga head coach Miguel Gamondi has expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity to prepare by playing competitive matches, acknowledging it as a good start for them before defending their titles.
Gamondi emphasized that discipline and hard work among the players will help build a strong and formidable squad.
