Yanga meet Kurugenzi FC in Azam Federation Cup
What you need to know:
- The match is expected to be tough and thrilling with each team targeting victory
Dar es Salaam. Football giants Young Africans (Yanga) today at 7pm will kickstart their campaign for defending the Azam Federation Cup title by hosting Kurugenzi FC of Iringa at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The match is expected to be tough and thrilling with each team targeting victory.
Yanga assistant coach Cedric Kaze said they are not underestimating their opponents in the encounter, which, he explained, they take seriously.
He noted that they are the defending champions of the competition and they target victory in order to maintain their status in the competition.
He said all his players are in good shape and ready to deliver their best in the game against the team that also target victory.
“Every team is focusing on good results and the title. So, we hope to win this encounter. Just let’s wait and see,” said Kaze.
Kurugenzi FC coach Denis Nkulu said they respect Yanga, but, he added, the match’s regulation time will give the result.
“We are unfazed by Yanga in the encounter. We are prepared for the game that will likely be tough, but we will fight hard to emerge victorious,” said Nkulu.
In another match of the competition, KMC will be facing Korosho FC of Tunduru at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
KMC head coach Thiery Hitimana said he is targeting a good result in the encounter and will utilize well the home venue.
“We have prepared well for the game. Normally, every match is very important and we have learnt from the past. We will not repeat the mistakes,” said Hitimana.
Also, today’s fixture shows the “Kigoma derby” pitting Kigoma Kwanza and Buhaya FC while Namungo FC taking on Kitayosce FC and Tanzania Polisi clashing with Coast Region’s Nyika FC at the Ushirika Stadium in Moshi.
The fixture also shows that Mtibwa Sugar will be facing Kilimanjao’s TRA at the Manungu Complex in Morogoro while Tanzania Prisons will be hosting Tanga’s Misitu at the Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya and Singida Big Stars will be at their home ground playing against Lipuli FC of Iringa.
So far Copco, Rhino Rangers, Gwambina, Mbuni, Polisi Katavi, Green Warriors, Mbeya City and Azam FC have qualified for the next round of the competition featuring 32 teams.
