Yanga advance to CRDB Bank Federation Cup quarterfinals

Young Africans (Yanga) and Coastal Union joined two other clubs in the quarterfinals of Tanzania’s CRDB Federation Cup following victories on Saturday.

 

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Maxi Nzengeli scored the only goal of the match in the 69th minute for Yanga in their 1-0 victory over second tier club TMA Stars.

The Congolese winger arrived to fire in from Edmund John’s cross after a long range pass from Pacôme Zouzoua exposed the TMA Stars defense. The victory sees the reigning league and cup champions in Tanzania through to the final eight in the cup.

In the earlier match on Saturday, top flight relegation fighters Coastal Union defeated fellow NBC Premier League club Pamba Jiji by a 2-0 score.

 

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Congolese playmaker Lassi Gradi Kiala unleashed a beautiful strike in the 31st minute that is likely to be the goal of the round. A second goal arrived quickly from Ally Msangi to confirm a devastating double blow before halftime in favor of the hosts.

Simba and Azam attempt to join Yanga in quarterfinals on Sunday

The final matches of the Round of 16 will take place on Sunday with four fixtures. Simba SC will host Dodoma Jiji before Azam FC finish off Sunday’s action at home against Fountain Gate.