ALGERIA: EXCITEMENT is building up as the nation’s envoys, Young Africans SC and Simba SC prepare for their second group matches in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, respectively, this weekend in Algeria.
Yanga will face MC Alger at the 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers, while Simba will take on CS Constantine at the Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine on Sunday.
Leading up to the matches, both clubs’ communication officers have provided updates on their teams’ preparations following last weekend’s games.
Simba SC’s Media and Communication Manager, Ahmed Ally, confirmed that the team began training in Algeria yesterday to acclimatise to the cold weather and prepare for the crucial match on Sunday. Ally said that the team endured nearly 24 hours of air travel, arriving in Algeria on Wednesday at 10:00 PM.
He noted that while Algeria’s cold weather contrasts with Tanzania’s warm climate; it will not be an obstacle for the team.
“The cold weather will not be an obstacle, as the human body takes about 24 hours to adapt to new climatic conditions,” Ally assured.
He clarified that arriving in Algiers 24 hours before the game was a deliberate strategy to adjust to the environment and finalise preparations.
Meanwhile, Yanga, the Tanzania’s representatives in the CAF Champions League also reached Algeria safely.
Yanga Media and Communication Manager, Ally Kamwe, confirmed their arrival, stating that the team’s journey from Dubai to Algeria lasted seven hours, with an additional four hours spent on airport procedures.
Kamwe noted that Yanga began their preparations immediately upon arrival, to ensure they are ready for their match against MC Alger.
Both Simba and Yanga head into their second groupstage matches in the CAF Champions League with three points each, eager to secure additional points and solidify their positions in the tournaments.
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Simba’s travelling squad to face CS Constantine includes goalkeepers Moussa Camara and Ally Salum; defenders Che Fondo Malone, Karaboue Chamou, Abdurazak Hamza, Shomari Kapombe, Mohamed Hussein, Valentine Nouma and Kelvin Kijili.
Midfielders are Mzamiru Yassin, Debora Fernandes, Fabrice Ngoma, Ladaki Chasambi, Augustine Okejepha, Omary Omary, Edwin Balua, Kibu Dennis, Jean Ahoua and Awesu Awesu; and forwards Leonel Ateba and Steven Mukwala.
Yanga’s squad includes goalkeepers Djigui Diarra, Khomeiny Aboubakar and Abuutwalib Mshery.
Defenders are Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job, Kouassi Yao, Chadrack Boka, Nickson Kibabage, and Ibrahim Hamad.
As for midfielders, in the squad re included Khalid Aucho, Mudathir Yahya, Jonas Mkude, Duke Abuya, Maxi Nzengeli, Denis Nkane, Farid Mussa, Shekhan Khamis, Pacôme Zouzoua, Clatous Chama and Azizi Ki.
The forwards in the Yanga squad with Algeria mission are Jean Baleke, Kennedy Musonda, Clement Mzize and Prince Dube
