Attacking midfielder Ecua Celestin still owes the Wananchi a big performance. Since joining the Tanzanian champions, he has yet to display the qualities that convinced Yanga president Hersi Said to board a plane to Ivory Coast to sign him.
We are talking about the MVP of the Ivorian Premier League last season, and a key player for the Chad national team who has scored twice in just two appearances.
Fair enough, he could argue that the former coach Romain Folz did not give him enough opportunities — but under Patrick Mabedi, this is his moment to prove his worth.
Tomorrow, Yanga will need his power alongside the rest of the stars as they chase a ticket to the group stage.
The match against Silver Strikers could be decided by players like him — it is a match where Yanga will need pace and sharpness in the attacking third.
For Ecua, this could be the night he officially announces himself in Tanzanian football.
