{{Tanzania’s Young Africans football team are in Turkey for a two-week training camp, but their hopes of landing high-profile friendlies might not see the light of day.}}<\/p>\n
Jangwani Street side arrived in Antalya on Sunday and have been holding training sessions twice a day.<\/p>\n
However, speaking with The Citizen after yesterday\u2019s evening session, Yanga head coach Ernie Brandts said chances were slim for his team to play friendlies.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman said organisers of the trip have so far failed to get any team that is ready for a date with his boys. \u201cChances are slim because we have almost four days here and no team has shown interest to play against us.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is very disappointing because I expected some tough matches to strengthen my players,\u201d said the former APR tactician.<\/p>\n
However, Brandts was confident that the team would came back much stronger even if they fail to play build-up matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am satisfied with the determination and commitment my players are showing in training. I am optimistic that the team will improve significantly,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Yanga\u2019s trip to Turkey was meant to sharpen the team ahead of the second half of the Mainland premiership season that kicks off at the end of January.<\/p>\n
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