When Stephane Aziz Ki officially bid farewell to Yanga and headed to Wydad Athletic, many fans felt a huge gap would be left in the squad of the Tanzanian champions.
Aziz Ki was the team’s engine, contributing to many goals through scoring and assists, which left fans worried about the future of the midfield.
But Yanga did not waste any time. In the ongoing training sessions at KMC Complex, the name Mohamed Doumbia has become the talk of the town.
This new midfielder has displayed such a high level of performance that he is seen as the perfect successor to Aziz Ki. Some say Doumbia combines the qualities of Aziz Ki, Khalid Aucho, and Clatous Chama all in one—he has intelligence, precise passing, speed, strength, and the ability to work hard even off the ball.
This is why Yanga fan forums are buzzing with discussions about him. Yanga president, Engineer Hersi Said, has made the right decisions in this transfer window, as Doumbia and all the other stars who have joined the Jangwani side have shown their worth.
This Friday, Yanga will play a friendly match against Rayon Sports in Rwanda. The game will be an opportunity for fans to watch Doumbia showcase his skills on the pitch and perhaps prove that the fire he shows in training can also burn brightly in an actual match.
