Yanga SC will take on TP Mazembe tomorrow in a pivotal CAF Champions League clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The two teams head into the match with memories of their 1-1 draw in the first-leg fixture held in DR Congo.
Yanga’s head coach, Saed Ramovic, expressed confidence in
his team’s preparations, emphasizing their focus on
securing maximum points to advance to the next stage of
the competition.
“Our goal is to win, and that
requires energy, focus, and confidence.
Proper preparation builds that confidence and helps manage pressure during the game,” said Ramovic.
Yanga defender Dickson Job reaffirmed the squad’s
readiness, highlighting the importance of representing the
club with pride and determination.
“We know what is
at stake.
The team is prepared, and we’ve worked on key areas to ensure we deliver a strong performance. Our winning streak in the NBC Tanzania Premier League has boosted our morale and strengthened our unity with the coach,” Job stated.
TP Mazembe’s head coach, Lamine Mamadou Ndiaye, said his
team is determined to address past mistakes and deliver a
strong performance in tomorrow’s encounter.
“Much has
changed since we last faced Yanga two years ago, including
their coach.
This is a new challenge, and we believe we’re ready to achieve a positive result,” Ndiaye remarked.
TP Mazembe player Atibu Radjabu echoed his coach’s
sentiments, urging fans to show up in large numbers to
support the exciting matchup.
“We are up against a
strong team with skilled players and a good coach.
We respect them but have prepared thoroughly for this challenge,” Radjabu said.
With both teams hungry for victory, tomorrow’s game promises to be a thrilling contest that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.