Tanzania Azam Cup: Yanga SC vs Azam FC final date confirmed

Young Africans (Yanga SC) will take on Azam FC in the final of the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) at Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga on June 12.

The final for the domestic Cup was yet to get an official date since Yanga are currently involved in the Caf Confederation Cup final.

However, a statement from the Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) has revealed the final will be played three days after the last matches of the 2022-23 Tanzanian Premier League campaign which concludes on June 9.

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Yanga, who have already been crowned league champions with two matches to spare, will conclude the season with a fixture against Tanzania Prisons at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya on June 9, the same day Azam will confront Polisi Tanzania at Azam Complex.

Yanga reached the final after defeating Singida United 1-0 in a closely fought semi-final clash while the Ice Cream Makers sailed through after defeating Simba SC 2-1.

Victory for Yanga will see them wrap up the season with three trophies since they have already won the Community Shield and the league title.

Yanga are also in the final of the Confederation Cup where they are scheduled to take on USM Alger in the return leg on Saturday. The Jangwani-based will face a tall order as they lost the first leg meeting 2-1 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.


Dennis Mabuka

Dennis Mabuka is a seasoned Kenyan journalist with 18 years of experience covering sports events. He is currently a sport content creator with en.Africatopsports.com.

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