Yanga SC, one of the most successful clubs in Tanzanian Premier League history, are reportedly on the verge of bringing back German coach of Bosnian descent, Sead Ramovic, just months after he left the club to join Algeria's CR Belouizdad.
Ramovic's possible return is seen as part of Yanga's strategy to restore strict discipline within the squad and continue developing a modern attacking style of football.
Before attracting attention in East African football, Ramovic earned widespread recognition in South Africa during his three-season spell with TS Galaxy (2021–2024). There, he became something of a 'saviour' after lifting the team from the bottom of the table and turning them into contenders for a place in the PSL Top 8.
Beyond his tactical work on the pitch, Ramovic also built a reputation for developing players and generating transfer revenue. Under his leadership, TS Galaxy developed and sold more than 12 star players to major clubs such as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates, reportedly earning the club more than five billion Tanzanian shillings.
He left South Africa in November 2024 after becoming frustrated with having to rebuild the squad every season following the frequent sale of his key players.
After his departure from TS Galaxy, Yanga quickly appointed him in November 2024 to fill the vacancy left by Miguel Gamondi. However, his relationship with Wananchi was short-lived. After taking charge of only six competitive matches, Ramovic abruptly left in February to accept a more lucrative offer from Algerian giants CR Belouizdad.
In Algeria, Ramovic's technical record was respectable. He took charge of more than 55 matches, averaging 1.96 points per game and guiding the team to the semi-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC).
His team dominated matches through a possession-based passing game, averaging 64 per cent possession. However, he came under pressure following disappointing domestic league results, with the team dropping to seventh place, alongside internal disagreements with the club's board of directors.
The situation was also compounded by the club's failure to pay his salary for four months, leading to a major dispute and eventually his decision to terminate his contract.
Yanga's leadership, under President Hersi Said, has reportedly been impressed by Ramovic's ability to enforce discipline and his modern tactical approach. Now a free agent, Yanga reportedly see no need to experiment with an unfamiliar foreign coach when they can bring back someone who already understands the club's environment and the weight of its badge.
Ramovic would return to Jangwani with his main tasks being to defend Yanga's domestic title and ensure the team makes a deeper run in the CAF Champions League.
