Young Africans (Yanga SC) head coach Miguel Gamondi says midfielder Khalid Aucho is much better to play against Mamelodi Sundowns in their CAF Champions League fixture on Friday.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday before departing for South Africa, Gamondi reveals that Aucho is well destined to play.

“Aucho is much better while Pacome Zouzoua and Yao Kouassi are still in recovery process, but there will be changes in the upcoming game,” said Gamondi.

The full 26-member Yanga squad picked to face Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg quarter-final match has the following players.

Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra, Metacha Mnata and Aboutwalib Mshery.

Defenders: Bakari Mwamnyeto, Dickson Job, Ibrahim Bacca, Yao Kouassi, Lomalisa Mutambala, Nickson Kibabage, Gift Fred and Kibwana Shomari.

Midfielders: Mudathir Yahya, Jonas Mkude, Khalid Aucho, Pacome Zouzoua, Maxi Nzengeli, Zawadi Mauya, Farid Mussa, Mahlatse Makudubela, Salum Abubakar, Augustine Okrah, Denis Nkane and Stephanie Aziz Ki.

Strikers: Joseph Guede, Kennedy Musonda and Clement Mzize.