Manqoba confident Yanga can challenge for Caf Champions League title
Young Africans (Yanga) head coach Manqoba Mngqithi remains optimistic about his team's chances in the Caf Champions League despite a recent draw. He is focused on improving squad chemistry and attacking efficiency to compete for the continental title.
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Dar es Salaam. Young Africans (Yanga) head coach Manqoba Mngqithi says he is still building his squad but believes the club has enough quality to mount a serious challenge for the Caf Champions League title this season.
Mngqithi made the remarks after Yanga returned from Botswana, where they drew 1-1 with Gaborone United in the first leg of the first preliminary round, with the Tanzanian champions now turning their attention to Saturday’s return leg.
The South African tactician said his immediate task is to improve the team’s combinations and attacking efficiency, but insisted that Yanga have the quality required to compete for the continent’s biggest club prize.
“We are still building this team. There are areas where we need to improve, but we have quality players who can help us achieve what we want,” said Mngqithi.
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