Yanga Unveil New Coach

Twenty two-time Tanzania Mainland Premier League champions Yanga on Friday unveiled Cedric Kaze as their new coach.

The Burundian tactician, who landed in the country on Thursday, takes over the reins at Jangwani giants on a two-year contract.

The Germany trained gaffer succeeds Zlatko Krmpotic, who was fired by the club after only 37 days in charge of the team.

He will be tasked with leading the team to Tanzania Premier League title and a place in next season’s African Champions League.

During his unveiling, Kaze promised to entertain the club’s fans with some beautiful football and assured them that he will achieve bigger things.

“I am very happy to be here and I am also very proud to be the coach of Yanga, one of the biggest teams in East Africa, and even across Africa,” Kaze told reporters.

“I have received a lot of congratulation messages from several quarters for accepting to take up the job and I promise them I will not disappoint, I now know that Yanga is a big brand, and urge all those associated with the club to pull together and support the team as we achieve more success in the coming years.”

Kaze joins Yanga bench with colourful curriculum vitae having previously handled the Burundi National Teams for the U-17, U-20, U-23 as well as the senior team, covering as many as 70 international matches between 2009-2015.

The CAF A License holder started his coaching career as an assistant to Armas Niyamugambo at Prince Louis Rwagasore FC.

He was confirmed as the head coach for the 2005/06 season and his team finished second to Vital’O.

He left the Bujumbura giants and joined Atletico FC for the 2006/07 season and he helped the club remain among the top four sides in four seasons in charge.

The coach is expected to make his debut as Yanga host Polisi in a Vodacom Mainland Premier League match on Thursday 22 October at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.