Zambian Champions, Red Arrows will take on Tanzanian giants Young Africans (YANGA SC) on Sunday in the YANGA Day exhibition match as earlier reported by the ZamFoot Crew.
The Airmen will leave for Tanzania this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s encounter.
The match marks the climax of ‘Wiki ya Mwananchi’ event which is celebrated by Young Africans Football Club.
The friendly match will take place on 4th August at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
“Red Arrows Football Club is excited to participate in the 2024 ‘WIKI YA MWANANCHI’/’YANGA DAY’ celebrations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The team departs for Tanzania today, Saturday, 03 August 2024 on Air Tanzania and will play Young Africans Sports Club on Sunday, 04 August 2024. “
Chisi Mbewe has since selected a 20-man squad for the match, describing Yanga Day match as a tough but beneficial exposure for the team.
Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lt Col Kambani Ronald Lungu has thanked the Tanzanian Champions for the invitation. He said the invitation presents an opportunity for the team to enhance networking and readiness for the CAF Champions League and MTN Super League title defence.
SQUAD FOR YANGA SC MATCH:
GOALKEEPERS:
Charles Kalumba
Kenny Mumba
DEFENDERS:
Brian Chilimina
Happy Nsiku
Peter Kalota
Nickson Mubili
Cedric Onyumbe
Michee Gesimo
MIDFIELDERS:
Paul Katema
Saddam Yusuf Phiri
Allasane Diarra
Lazarous Chishimba
Ackim Mumba
George Mandu
Ceil Ebengo
Anthony Shipanuka
Godfrey Ngwenya
STRIKERS:
James Chamanga
Derrick Bulaya
Ricky Banda
YANGA DAY
Citizen’s Week, also known as Yanga Day, is a special event held every year to celebrate the peak of the Yanga club where the introduction of the new squad of players and the technical bench takes place.
This year, this event is scheduled to take place on August 4, 2024 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam.
Benjamin Mkapa International Stadium will be the centre of the main celebration of the Citizens which is known as Yanga Day 2024.
This is a special day where the Yanga club gathers its fans with excitement of its kind, while introducing new stars who will represent the club in next season.
The introduction of the Yanga Sc squad for the 2024/2025 season will be accompanied by entertainment from various artists and finally a friendly game that will make Yanga SC fans witness the level of hard work from the new squad.
