Africa-Press – Tanzania. متن زیر نسخه بازنویسیشدهی انگلیسی خبر درباره سرمربی جدید تیم یانگا، پدرو گونسالوس، در پنج پاراگراف است.
After overseeing a single training session with Yanga, the team’s new head coach Pedro Goncalves faces his first test today as his side takes on Mtibwa Sugar in a Tanzanian Premier League clash at the KMC Complex in Mwenge, Dar es Salaam. This match marks the Portuguese tactician’s debut since his recent appointment.
Goncalves officially joined Yanga last Saturday, replacing Romain Folz, who parted ways with the club following their 1-0 loss to Malawi’s Silver Strikers in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on October 18, 2025. With limited preparation time, the coach is now under pressure to secure maximum points in this important domestic fixture.
Yanga enters today’s encounter with four points from two league matches this season, having recorded a 3-0 victory over Pamba Jiji and a goalless draw against Mbeya City. Historically, Yanga has been dominant against Mtibwa Sugar, winning eight of their last ten league meetings, drawing one, and losing just once — a defeat that came back in April 2019. Since then, Yanga has gone on an impressive run, winning nine and drawing one, including eight consecutive victories.
Despite Yanga’s strong record, Mtibwa Sugar’s defense has shown resilience since their return to the top flight, conceding only one goal in their first four matches of the season. Yanga might have their striker Clement Mzize returning from injury for this fixture. Team official Kamwe noted that while Mzize has been recovering, his availability will depend on the coach’s final decision. Celestine Ecua is also fit and ready for selection, though his absence in the previous match was due to tactical reasons.
Mtibwa Sugar’s head coach, Awadh Juma, acknowledged Yanga’s stature but expressed confidence that his team is prepared for the challenge. “Yanga is a big team, not only in Tanzania but across Africa. The pressure is on us to find a way to take points from them,” he said. Both sides now look ahead to a crucial battle that could shape their early season momentum.
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