Since taking charge, Yanga head coach Fadlu Davids has made it clear that every player has an equal opportunity in his squad. He wants the players to work hard and fight for their places on the training ground.
Yesterday marked Fadlu’s first day leading training in Zanzibar, where the reigning Tanzanian champions have set up a 10-day training camp.
Speaking shortly after arriving in Zanzibar, Fadlu said that despite the limited preparation time, he would gradually strengthen the team tactically. However, he stressed that the most important thing was for the players to compete, adding that he believes the squad has quality players.
During the preparations, Yanga will be without players who have joined their respective national teams, while some injured players are gradually working their way back to fitness.
“We are ready to get to work. We will have the players who did not join their national teams. There is no more time to waste, so we need to begin preparations quickly. The only challenge is that some players are injured, particularly in midfield, but we will assess the other options.”
“This is a short camp, but I can say it is very special for the players. I expect every player to fight hard and give their best because everyone here is a quality player. This is an opportunity for each of them to demonstrate their ability on the pitch.
“We will introduce our philosophy to the team step by step. The important thing is to see our style of play take shape quickly. We have experienced players, so we should not have difficulty getting them to understand and execute what we want,” he said.
After the FIFA international break, Yanga will begin with a league match against Polisi Tanzania on November 20, followed by a fixture against Mbeya City. The team will then turn its attention to the CAF Champions League group stage, opening its campaign at home against MC Alger.
