Mwalimu strike gives Yanga lifeline in CAF Champions League opener
Yanga SC secured a 1-1 draw against Gaborone United in the CAF Champions League opener thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Seleman Mwalimu. The result gives the Tanzanian club a strategic advantage heading into the second leg.
Why it matters
The CAF Champions League is the premier club competition in Africa, and this result significantly impacts the tournament trajectory for both clubs.
Dar es Salaam . Yanga SC moved a step closer to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after Seleman Mwalimu struck in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw against Gaborone United in the first leg of their opening-round tie in Botswana today, September 5, 2026.
Mwalimu’s 90+5th-minute equaliser rescued Yanga from what looked like a damaging defeat and gave the Tanzanian champions a valuable result ahead of the return leg in Dar es Salaam.
Gaborone United took the lead in the 33rd minute through Namibia forward Aubrey Amseb, who produced a powerful free-kick that beat Yanga goalkeeper Djigui Diarra.
The hosts appeared set to hold on to their advantage after spending much of the second half defending their lead, but Yanga continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.
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