Gamondi applauds team’s CAFCC breakthrough
DAR ES SALAAM: SINGIDA Black Stars Head Coach, Miguel Gamondi, has hailed his players’ determination after the team reached the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time in the club’s history.
Gamondi expressed his delight after the Singida based side defeated Flambeau du Centre 3–1 in the return leg at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory following a 1–1 draw in the first leg.
“I’m very happy to take the team to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time,” Gamondi said.
“This achievement belongs to everyone who has supported us, the players, staff and the people of Singida.”
He credited the fans’ unwavering support as a key factor in the team’s success.
“The support from our community has been our strength throughout this campaign. We will keep working hard and represent Singida with pride in the next stage,” he added.
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Gamondi also praised his players’ discipline and teamwork. “The boys stayed focused from the first whistle and executed the plan perfectly. They’ve shown that with hard work and unity, anything is possible,” he said.
Flambeau du Centre coach Rukundo Jean admitted that his side struggled to cope with the atmosphere.
“The pressure and noise affected our young players,” he said. “We gave our best, but experience matters at this level. Small mistakes can be costly and today they were.”
Rukundo added that the experience would serve as a valuable lesson for his team. “We’ll review our performance and come back stronger. This is part of our growth,” he said.
