Africa-Press – Tanzania. YOUNG Africans said commitment and discipline among DR Congo based players are the two values which make them go for Congolese based stars.
Though not officially confirmed, the Jangwani Street based club are alleged to have completed the signing of AS Vita right back Djuma Shabani, who is among the decorated top players in DR Congo.
This season, Yanga signed two Congolese players Mukoko Tonombe and Tuisila Kisinda both from AS Vita and are among the foreign based players enjoying a good season in the ongoing Mainland Premier League.
Speaking all the way from DR Congo, Yanga’s Vice-Chairman of Players’ Registration Committee, Hersi Said revealed that apart from having good relationship with DR Congo clubs, they are more attracted with players’ commitment and discipline.
“You can look at players like Tonombe and Kisinda, who always thrive to give out their best to help the team and they do show high commitment plus discipline in the team. “We also have a vibrant connection with DR Congo clubs.
But, I have come here because of the quality of the player we want to sign for next season. He has shown a big impact in the CAF Champions League and the team he plays for has won the Congo Premier League title.
“To me, it is a privilege if you manage to get such a player. That is why, we have come here to seek his services at our club,” Hersi remarked without naming the targeted player.
He added that their signing ahead of next season will be based on the needs of the team’s Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi, saying that is the reason why he was brought early to assess the entire team.
“We will do whatever we can to make sure that requirements of the coach are met in order to strength our team and make it very competitive for next season duels,” he said.
Moreover, Hersi pointed out that coach Nabi has proposed that the recruited players should be the ones who can easily withstand Tanzania league and culture to avoid problems which can come thereafter.
With five games to go before the end of the season, Yanga stay glued to the second place with 61 points after 29 games, six points adrift leaders, who have maximised 67 points after 27 outings.
On third slot are Azam, who from 30 matches, they have pocketed 60 points, one point behind Yanga.
