Earlier today, the President of Yanga and the Chairman of the Confederation of African Clubs Eng. Hersi Ally Said spoke at a Press Conference organized by the South African Football Journalists Association (SAFJA) held in the city of Sandton, Johannesburg
South African journalists were very eager to listen to Hersi who last season led Yanga to play in the CAF CC final while this season he ensured that Yanga crossed the group stage of CAF CL now in South Africa for the second leg of the quarter finals against Mamelodi Sundowns
Among the agendas discussed in the meeting is about Yanga and the Federation of clubs in Africa
Hersi has named Yanga as the most successful club in Tanzania while noting that the goals of his leadership are to ensure that they continue to do well in domestic and international football
"February 11, This year, Yanga celebrated 89 years since its establishment. It is the oldest football club in Tanzania and participated in the movement of our nation's freedom. It is a people's team that touches the lives of every Tanzanian who loves ball"
"Yanga is the most successful club in Tanzania. They are 29-time Champions of the Premier League of Mainland Tanzania, who have won the Championship 22 times. This season so far we are leading the League and we will fight to add the 30th title to our trophy cabinet"
"I am very grateful to the President of the African Football Confederation, Patrice Motsepe for establishing the Confederation of African Clubs. His idea is to get the voice of the Clubs within CAF. Football is played by players and they all come from clubs"
em>"Having a federation of clubs helps to directly convey its challenges and see how you can help the development of clubs quickly" said Hersi
This is the first time the leader of the Tanzanian football team gets recognition and a press conference is organized in South Africa
Yanga's achievements together with his position in ACA have contributed to getting that honor
