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CAF Champions League: Yanga Shines Brightly in Continental Campaigns

 


TANZANIA: Tanzanian representatives in the CAF Champions League, Young Africans, launched their campaign with a brilliant performance, securing a 2-0 victory on the road against ASAS from Djibouti. Simultaneously, in the CAF Confederation Cup, fellow representatives Azam faced a setback, losing 2-1 against Bahir Dar. Both clashes unfolded on Sunday, marking the beginning of these continental competitions.


Young Africans displayed their prowess with goals from Stephanie Aziz Ki and Kennedy Musonda, both contributing during distinct halves of the intense encounter. The strong start sets the tone for their journey in the Champions League, with their primary objective being a berth in the tournament's coveted group stage.


Throughout the game, Yanga demonstrated their dominance, maintaining control during both halves and securing a convincing win as the final whistle resonated. Stephanie Aziz Ki's poised finish, facilitated by an adept assist from full-back Joyce Lomalisa, ignited the excitement of the club's supporters as the ball nestled into the back of the net.


In the second half, Zambian import Kennedy Musonda sealed the deal by capitalizing on a challenging angle to deliver the second goal. Despite determined efforts from their opponents, Yanga preserved their 2-0 lead until the closing moments of the match.


The two teams are slated to clash once again at the same venue this coming Sunday, promising another round of exhilarating action.


Reflecting on the performance, Yanga coach Miguel Gamondi shared his thoughts, stating, "The first half posed some challenges, but we managed to secure an opening goal." He expressed satisfaction with his team's improved second-half display and expressed a commitment to fortify their defense in the upcoming fixture.


In response, ASAS player Ismail Nahimana acknowledged their effort to adhere to their game plan but conceded to the superior performance of their opponents. Despite the setback, Nahimana maintained optimism, looking ahead to the next encounter and vowing to turn the tide in their favor.


As the Tanzanian football scene unfolds on the continental stage, Young Africans' promising start and Azam's determined effort underscore the nation's aspirations to shine brightly in these prestigious competitions.



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