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Author: ALEXANDER SANGA\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAfricaPress-Tanzania:<\/strong> THE Chairman of the Mwanza Gwambina FC, Omary Mmassi said the club management is keen to make the team among the country\u2019s big guns by recruiting a big number of quality players.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the ‘africa-press’ in Mwanza yesterday, Mmassi said they have already 25 players so far who are ready to effectively accomplish that task.<\/p>\n

“The team is already in the camp with a total of 25 players though the number is expected to increase according to the wishes of our coaches,” Mmassi said.<\/p>\n

One of the teams promoted from the First Division League, Gwambina are the sole representatives of Mwanza region after the relegation of Alliance and Mbao FC.<\/p>\n

The Chairman has called upon the team’s supporters and fans in Mwanza region to turn up in big numbers whenever their team plays in both home and away venues.<\/p>\n

He commended the efforts of the club\u2019s management and stakeholders who have helped them to earn the Premier League promotion.<\/p>\n

Mmassi named the players who are at the training camp as Mohamed Makaka, Isihaka Ibrahim, Stali Nyambe, Mohamed Hussein who are goalkeepers.<\/p>\n

Defenders are; Revocatus Richard, Salum Kipaga, Hamad Nassor, Anthony Matogolo, Aron Lulambo, Lameck Daniel, Baraka Mtui ‘Popa’ and\u00a0 Novatus Lufunga.<\/p>\n

Midfielders are; Yusuph Kagoma, Yusuph Lwenge ‘Dunia’ Salim Juma Sheshe, Rajab Athuman, Said Mkangu and Jacob Massawe.<\/p>\n

Strikers are; Meshack Abraham, Jimmyson Steven, Paul Nonga, Kapama Kibaden, Moric Mahela, Japhet Makalai and Miraji Saleh.<\/p>\n

Gwambina FC technical bench director Mwinyi Zahera said he was pleased with the plans set by his team of winning various competitions.<\/p>\n

Zahera, who formerly coached Young Africans and Motema Pembe, promised to use his experience in football to make the team win many titles.<\/p>\n

He added that he has great confidence in the players who have been recruited.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll players are committed and I am sure they will achieve a lot as Gwambina players,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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