The Ivorian playmaker, a name now synonymous with flair and creativity in Yanga’s midfield, started and completed 90 commanding minutes in Ivory Coast’s 7–0 thrashing of Seychelles in a 2026
As of Wednesday October 8, Yanga’s leadership had reached an agreement with Romuald Rakotondrabe, affectionately known as ‘Roro’, who comes with a fresh set of credentials and a proven track
Pantev, who arrived with his assistant Boyko Simeonev, has 11 days to prepare the squad ahead of the CAF Champions League match against Nsungizi Hotspurs of Eswatini on October 18
Wallace Karia has been appointed Vice President of the FIFA Beach Soccer Committee while Hersi Said has been appointed Member of the FIFA Committee for All Men’s Club Competitions for
Pantev began his coaching journey with youth teams in Varna, Bulgaria’s third-largest city, before serving as assistant coach at Dobrudzha Dobrich in the 2008/09 season
The goals sealed Simba’s second successive league win, following their opening 3-0 triumph over Fountain Gate at the same venue last week
The stalemate halted Yanga’s winning momentum after four consecutive victories, including their Community Shield triumph against Simba and two comfortable wins over Angola’s Wiliete in the CAF Champions League preliminary
This season Tanzania has six teams in CAF competitions four from Mainland Tanzania and two from Zanzibar
Simba opened the scoring in the 43rd minute through attacking midfielder Jean Charles Ahoua, who converted from the penalty spot after midfielder Morice Abraham was fouled inside the box
Pacome Zouzoua opened the scoring in the 70th minute before Aziz Andabwile sealed the result in the 86th minute, giving Yanga a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory, having already won 3-0