CAFCL: Young Africans will beat JS Kabylie convincingly to advance – Kamwe

Tanzania Premier League champions Young Africans Media Officer Ally Kamwe has remained confident they will qualify for the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League at the expense of AS FAR of Morocco.

The Citizens will host the Algerian outfit in the final group game of the campaign at New Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Friday, January 13. The group stage remains tight as far as the second position is concerned.

 

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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.

Yanga focus is simple: ‘We are going to qualify’

“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 told reporter after Yanga landed from Algeria, where they lost 1-0 against AS FAR.

“Let others do the calculations, that is not our concern. Our focus is simple: We are going to qualify.”

Kamwe added: “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.”

New signing Allan Okello echoed the same fighting spirit, insisting the race is far from over and that the team is ready to battle until the final whistle.

“We came with the aim of winning, but luck was not on our side. We created chances but failed to convert them. Now we return home, prepare well for Kabylie and fight for victory,” said the former Vipers SC player.

Yanga must beat Kabylie by at least three goals

“We are still in the competition and we will do everything possible to win because we never know what will happen next.”

Despite the setback in Rabat, the Jangwani Street outfit have remained upbeat, with confidence growing within the camp.

Yanga must beat Kabylie by at least three goals, while also hoping FAR Rabat fail to collect maximum points against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the group’s other crucial fixture.