The players, technical bench and Yanga fans yesterday were overjoyed after witnessing their team reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory
It was after being forced to a 1-1 draw against Geita Gold in a game that almost ruined things at the very last minutes
It was in the 88th minute when Yanga made an attack Saido Ntibazonkiza lost the ball in what appeared to be a foul but the referee 'passed' and Geita Gold benefited by shocking Yanga who had left two defenders behind, putting the ball in the net
It was an incident that led to head coach Nasreddine Nabi receiving a red card after complaining to the referee
But the goal did not get Yanga out of the game where in extra time, Geita Gold defender Amosi Kadikilo handed the ball into the penalty area in an effort to clear dangerous attack
Djuma Shabani brought Yanga back into the game through a penalty kick and forced the game to go to penalty shoutout
Pressure returned to Yanga's side when goalkeeper Djigui Diarra missed the seventh penalty kick but it was a relief for the Citizens after Maka Edward of Geita Gold missed too
Diarra carried Yanga on his shoulders to the semi-finals after saving a shot by Juma Mahadhi
It was not an easy task for Yanga to emerge victorious but at the end of the day the Citizens won and now they are waiting for their rivals Simba in the semi-finals if they win the quarter-final match against Pamba Fc
Citizens' Happiness is further exacerbated by the early results in the Premier League Simba forced to a goalless draw against Polisi Tanzania
The result puts Yanga at the top of the league standings with a 10 point difference with 51 points against Simba with 41 points
April 30 is a game against Simba, Citizens know if they win this game it will be certain this season they will regain the league title for the 28th time
