Following reports that Yanga had reached an agreement with Madagascar national team coach Romuald Rakotondrabe, popularly known as ‘Roro,’ it is now understood that circumstances have made it difficult for the club to secure his services at this time. Meanwhile, Yanga’s current coach, Romain Folz, continues with his duties as usual.
Folz has been tasked with leading Yanga into the group stage of the CAF Champions League, facing a crucial 180 minutes against Malawi’s Silver Strikers.
The first leg of the tie is scheduled for October 18, with the return leg set for October 24 in Dar es Salaam.
With only about six days remaining before the first match, it is clear that Yanga will not be able to make any coaching changes at this stage.
One could say that Folz has been given another chance to win back the fans’ confidence—fans who have been putting pressure on the management to relieve him of his duties.
The 180 minutes against Silver Strikers could be decisive, potentially changing the atmosphere and allowing the coach to retain his position at Jangwani.
However, if things go poorly—even in the first leg next week in Malawi—the management may be forced to make a tough decision, possibly appointing an interim coach while awaiting Roro’s availability.
