Yanga lift lid on slim-win tag
Young Africans Assistant Coach Cedrick Kaze has admitted they have recently been winning ugly but what is important is they secure maximum points regardless of how big the win is.
During the post-match briefing, Coach Kaze made these remarks after his side secured a 1-0 victory over Ruvu Shooting at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam recently.
This has been a continuation of the slim victory for Young Africans, where in three consecutive games; they won 1-0 against Ihefu FC and Mtibwa Sugar FC.
In the three encounters, Young Africans missed a few of its key players; Khalid Aucho, Feisal Salum, Bernard Morrison and Aziz Ki, who played on Tuesday but came from the bench.
Further the Assistant Coach Cedrick Kaze hailed his charges’ brilliance as Ruvu Shooting’s Mbwana Makata also lauded his squad despite the loss adding only the defensive blunder paid the price for their 1-0 loss.
Both coaches, however, acknowledged the match was quite tricky as both teams displayed quality footwork and solid defence in all thrilling 90 minutes of the Premier League game at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
After the hard-earned win, Kaze told reporters that it was a slim victory, still, they are happy to secure maximum points as their primary goal is to defend the league title and excel in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Young Africans still command authority in the top-flight league after the victory earned them 56 points from a 21-game onslaught.
They remain at the top with six points superior to their closest challengers Simba who are glued at the second position with 50 points. Read More…