In this transfer window, Yanga have addressed key gaps by strengthening areas that had posed challenges since the start of the season.
Wananchi signed tough-tackling midfielder Mohamed Damaro Camara “Ngosha,” who wasted no time in proving his quality, making an immediate impact during the Mapinduzi Cup despite missing the final due to suspension after a red card.
Moussa Balla Conte, who was signed in that position to replace Khalid Aucho following his move to Singida BS, initially appeared to struggle, but through the Mapinduzi Cup he has also displayed the ability that had not been evident since joining Yanga in the previous window.
In the attacking midfield role, Yanga added “Star Boy” Allan Okello from Uganda’s Vipers FC.
This was an area left vacant by the departure of Stephane Aziz Ki, with Mohamed Doumbia brought in as a replacement, although his slow start prompted the club’s management to return to the market to reinforce that position.
In the attacking line, Yanga have added two forwards: local player Emmanuel Mwanengo and Laurindo Dilson Maria Aurélio “Depu,” who arrived from Poland.
Depu is the most high-profile signing among the players recruited by Yanga in this transfer window.
In addition to his successful spells with Petro Atlético and the Angola national team, Depu has played top-flight football in Europe in countries such as Portugal and Poland.
Yanga’s decision to bring the striker back to Africa underlines Wananchi’s determination to perform strongly, particularly in the CAF Champions League.
