Yanga’s Hamdi credits his charges for strong tactical discipline

DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans’ Head Coach, Miloud Hamdi has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance following their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Singida Black Stars on Monday in the Mainland Premier League.

The win pushed the defending champions to 52 points, keeping them at the top of the Premier League after 20 matches played.

With their eyes set on maintaining their lead, Yanga will now be hoping for a slip-up of their archrivals in the upcoming fixtures.

The match saw Clement Mzize and Prince Dube score the crucial goals for Yanga. Mzize opened the scoring and Dube sealed the victory, ensuring all three points for their side.

Coach Hamdi attributed the win to his team’s strong tactical discipline.

“Singida is one of the best teams in the league; they’re in the top five and they showed great tactical awareness. However, we had our plans and we executed them well,” said Hamdi.

He also highlighted the competitive nature of such encounters, where top teams battle for supremacy, creating an exciting atmosphere for fans.

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“These kinds of games are what makes football attractive; both teams want to showcase who’s the best,” he added.

Singida Black Stars’ Head Coach, David Ouma, expressed pride in his team’s performance despite the defeat.

He acknowledged that while his side created several opportunities, they were ultimately outplayed by their opponents.

“We played well and created opportunities, but Young Africans were better today. We will work on our mistakes and aim to come back stronger in upcoming matches,” Ouma said.

He also discussed his squad rotation, emphasising that having a large group of 22 players allows him to make adjustments based on the tight schedule.

“I rotate my squad because we have a lot of matches ahead and each player deserves a chance to play. I am pleased that all of my players are talented and capable of performing at a high level,” he explained.

Singida’s consolation goal came courtesy of Jonathan Sowah, who pulled back for his side, narrowing the score to 2-1.

As it stands, Yanga lead the table with 52 points, while Singida Black Stars sit in fourth place with 37 points, both having played 20 matches.