We thank the fans, members, and all the Young Africans SC supporters for filling the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in readiness for the game against Simba, Wananchi posted on their official social media platforms. [Simba] are lucky because they were going to suffer. Wananchi relax, justice might be delayed but eventually it will be served.
Shukrani kwa Mashabiki, Wanachama na Wapenzi wa Young Africans Sc kwa kujitokeza kwenye uwanja wa Benjamin Mkapa, kwenye mchezo wetu wa leo dhidi ya Simba Sc.
Bahati yao maana leo walikuwa wanakufa nyingi, Tulieni #wananchi haki inaweza kuchelewa lakini haiwezi kupotea pic.twitter.com/EbLWxJCAnx Young Africans SC (@yangasc1935) May 8, 2021
It is a move that has not been well by Timu ya Wananchi, who insisted they will stick to the initial plan. The Yanga management is disappointed with the pushing forward of the game against Simba from 5 pm to 7 pm, read a statement obtained by
Goal. The changes are against the rules; article 15 (10) of the rules governing the game in the country states any changes regarding the kick-off should be communicated to both teams 24 hours earlier. Yanga management will not agree on the kick-off time communicated and will honour the initial time, 5 pm. The management has further challenged the TFF to run the league in accordance with the set rules and guidelines.
“As days go by, Yanga are getting better in the defensive area as is the case with Simba. Abdallah Shiabu [of Yanga] is improving and he can stop Simba during the game regardless of their attacking power.”
On his part, former Yanga striker Morris said that although Simba boast good midfielders, their slowness at the back could be exploited by Yanga on Saturday. Clatous Chama, Larry Bwalya, Bernard Morrison and Luis Miquissone have been the preferred men for Simba in the midfield while Serge Wawa and Joash Onyango have been regularly paired at the back.
“Simba have got good midfielders who constantly create chances and the strikers make use of those opportunities in most cases,” Morris said.
‘Kwani Wao Wanasemaje?’ (what is the other side saying) is the current line of online engagement between the red zone (read Simba fans) and the green zone (the Yanga SC support base).
The derby carries a lot of stakes with it given that a win will help Simba widen the gap at the top and a victory for the Jangwani club will be a huge step towards reclaiming the top spot as they hope to win the league title they last lifted three seasons ago.
Timu ya Wananchi must be on top of their game to contain a Simba side that is yet to be defeated in six local engagements.
Kisinda is a key player who is well versed when it comes to crucial games like the one coming ahead. There is something that we missed during the last two games and given that we are going to play a big game we need to be in great form, Tonombe told Kisinda s return is some great news for whoever is supporting the team and it is also big news for the coaches as they will have a huge pool to select the players from. Kisinda s pace is something that even Simba are aware how dangerous it can be for them.