Young Africans head coach Pedro Goncalves has maintained their focus when they face JS Kabylie is to beat the Algerian outfit and qualify for the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League.

The Citizens will host the Algerian outfit in the final group game of the campaign at New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday. The group stage remains tight as far as the second position is concerned.

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The match represents a defining moment for the Jangwani Street giants, who must collect all three points to stand a realistic chance of progressing to the knockout rounds of Africa’s premier club competition.

While Al Ahly, who the record African champions, are sitting top with nine points, AS FAR are second with eight points, and Yanga third with five points. A win for Yanga against Kabylie, who are sitting third with three points, will see them move to eight points.

However, AS FAR will be away against Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium seeking a win to seal second spot. According to Kamwe, Young Africans have not given up on their quest to reach the Round of 16.

Everything else is secondary

“We know what is at stake,” said Goncalves as quoted by the Guardian ahead of the game. “Our job is simple – we must win. Everything else is secondary.”

Goncalves’s sentiments mirrors those of Yanga Media Officer Ally Kamwe, who is confident Yanga will beat Kabylie to reach the Round of 16.

“We will qualify in emphatic fashion in Zanzibar. We are going there to show Africa what the Yanga magic looks like when the team is determined to achieve its objective,” said Kamwe.

“What happened in Rabat is over. For us at Yanga, that is no longer the story. The big story now is how we qualify. That is where all our focus is.

“To all Yanga supporters around the world, let us prepare ourselves. The mindset is one; we are going to qualify for the quarterfinals. That is our mission.”

However, AS FAR will be away against Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium seeking a win to seal second spot.

Young Africans vs JS Kabylie: Pedro Goncalves Targets CAF Champions League Knockout Qualification

Young Africans head coach Pedro Goncalves has made it clear that his side’s only focus is to defeat JS Kabylie and secure qualification to the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League.

The Tanzanian champions will host the Algerian giants in their final group-stage fixture at the New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Sunday. With the group standings tightly contested, the clash represents a decisive moment in Young Africans’ continental campaign.

Young Africans vs JS Kabylie: A Must-Win CAF Champions League Clash

The Young Africans vs JS Kabylie encounter carries enormous significance as the race for the second qualifying spot remains open. While Egyptian giants Al Ahly have already secured top position with nine points, the battle for second place is far from settled.

AS FAR currently sit second with eight points, while Young Africans occupy third position with five points. JS Kabylie trail with three points. A victory for Yanga would move them up to eight points, level with AS FAR, depending on the outcome of the Moroccan side’s away fixture against Al Ahly at Cairo International Stadium.

For the Jangwani Street outfit, there is no margin for error. Anything less than three points would effectively end their hopes of reaching the Round of 16.

Pedro Goncalves emphasized the simplicity of the task ahead.

“We know what is at stake,” Goncalves said ahead of the match. “Our job is simple – we must win. Everything else is secondary.”

CAF Champions League Standings: What Young Africans Need

The group dynamics heading into the final matchday create a tense atmosphere. Al Ahly’s position at the summit is secure, but AS FAR must still fight to guarantee progression.

Should AS FAR secure at least a point in Cairo, Young Africans would need a convincing victory and possibly rely on goal difference calculations. However, if AS FAR lose and Yanga win, qualification becomes a realistic possibility for the Tanzanian side.

The CAF Champions League group stage has tested Young Africans’ resilience, particularly following setbacks in earlier matches. Despite sitting third, the Citizens remain within reach of qualification — provided they deliver in Zanzibar.

Young Africans Determined to Bounce Back

Media Officer Ally Kamwe echoed the head coach’s determination, insisting that the team has not given up on its continental ambitions.

“We will qualify in emphatic fashion in Zanzibar. We are going there to show Africa what the Yanga magic looks like when the team is determined to achieve its objective,” Kamwe stated confidently.

He also dismissed any lingering disappointment from previous results.

“What happened in Rabat is over. For us at Yanga, that is no longer the story. The big story now is how we qualify. That is where all our focus is.”

The message from the camp is clear — full concentration on the task at hand.

Zanzibar Showdown at New Amaan Stadium

The decision to host the match at New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar adds further intrigue. The venue is expected to be filled with passionate supporters eager to witness a historic night for Young Africans.

A win would not only boost morale but also reinforce Yanga’s growing reputation as one of East Africa’s strongest club sides. Qualifying for the knockout rounds would mark a significant milestone for the club’s continental ambitions.

Meanwhile, JS Kabylie will aim to spoil the party. Though sitting at the bottom of the group, the Algerian outfit remains a competitive and experienced side in African competitions. They will be motivated to finish their campaign on a positive note.

Everything at Stake for Young Africans

For Pedro Goncalves and his squad, the equation is straightforward — win and hope results elsewhere fall in their favor.

The CAF Champions League represents Africa’s most prestigious club competition, and reaching the knockout stages would underline Young Africans’ progress under Goncalves’ leadership.

Supporters have been urged to rally behind the team as they chase qualification.

“To all Yanga supporters around the world, let us prepare ourselves. The mindset is one; we are going to qualify for the quarterfinals. That is our mission,” Kamwe concluded.

With everything to play for, Sunday’s showdown promises drama, intensity, and potentially a defining chapter in Young Africans’ CAF Champions League journey.