New recruits, coaches to revive Fountain Gate FC's campaign
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- The CEO said that the club has implemented strategic measures to achieve this target for the current and upcoming seasons
Dar es Salaam. Fountain Gate Football Club’s management has assured its fans that the team will bounce back in the second round of the Tanzania Mainland Premier League, despite losing three consecutive matches.
They suffered a 5-0 defeat to defending champions Yanga, a 2-1 loss to Namungo FC, and a 2-0 loss to Azam FC. The results have pla the team in the sixth position with 20 points from 16 matches.
The team’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tabitha Kidawawa, urged fans and members not to lose hope, as the club is determined to make a strong comeback.
She revealed plans to recruit top technical coaches and players to strengthen the team for the second round of the league.
Tabitha disclosed that the club has already signed 10 new players to bolster their squad.
The new recruits include Mudrick Shehe Abdi and Shaban Hassan Pandu from JKU of Zanzibar, Jackson Shiga Katanga from Coastal Union, Kassim Shabani Haruna from Mtibwa Sugar, and Daniel Justin Jolam from Pamba.
Other new additions are Kelvin John Nyanguge from Pamba Jiji FC, Cosmas Lukas from Coastal Union, Yusuph Athuman, Shaaban Mbatty from Tabora United, and Mtenje Albano from Dodoma Jiji FC.
She added that the players are currently on a short New Year holiday and will regroup on January 6, 2025, to prepare for the league’s second round.
“The players are on holiday and will resume training on January 6. By then, we will also have a new technical bench in place, as the previous one has been dissolved.
Our primary goal remains unchanged: to finish among the top four and secure a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup,” said Tabitha.
The CEO said that the club has implemented strategic measures to achieve this target for the current and upcoming seasons.
“We are aware of the league’s competitiveness, and other teams are also well-prepared. However, our plans are distinct and tailored to help us achieve our goals,” she stated.
Hiring new coaches
Tabitha also said the club’s efforts to bring in a new technical bench. She confirmed receiving numerous Curriculum Vitae (CVs) from both local and foreign coaches vying for the role.
The club’s technical committee is in the process of selecting the most qualified candidates.
“We need coaches who can elevate the club to the next level. With 14 matches remaining in the second round, we aim to demonstrate our strength and meet our objectives,” she noted.
The management’s commitment to reshape the team underscores their ambition of overcoming recent setbacks and making a mark in the league’s second round.
