Young Africans Sports Club, Tanzania’s representatives in the CAF Champions League, arrived safely in Addis Ababa on Thursday ahead of the first leg of their second-round preliminary clash against Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE).

The Jangwani Street giants aim to reach the group stage for the second consecutive year. The first leg takes place today at the historic Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 pm East African Time (EAT).

Head coach Miguel Gamondi expressed confidence ahead of the tie, emphasizing the need for a positive result in the away leg. “We have prepared well, and I want the players to make good use of every opportunity so that we can finish the job in Addis. However, I am aware that it will be a tough game, and we must be fully concentrated,” Gamondi said.

Despite a smooth journey to Addis Ababa, Young Africans have faced challenges in their preparations, as many of their players were on international duty.

Of the 27 players registered for the CAF Champions League, only 11 were available for final training sessions. Nevertheless, the club reassured fans that they are fully prepared.