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.
Jangwani Street side arrived in Antalya on Sunday and have been holding training sessions twice a day.
However, speaking with The Citizen after yesterday’s evening session, Yanga head coach Ernie Brandts said chances were slim for his team to play friendlies.
The Dutchman said organisers of the trip have so far failed to get any team that is ready for a date with his boys. “Chances are slim because we have almost four days here and no team has shown interest to play against us.
“It is very disappointing because I expected some tough matches to strengthen my players,” said the former APR tactician.
However, Brandts was confident that the team would came back much stronger even if they fail to play build-up matches.
“I am satisfied with the determination and commitment my players are showing in training. I am optimistic that the team will improve significantly,” he noted.
Yanga’s 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.
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