The Uganda Cranes assistant captain, who has been in Uganda on holiday since June 13th when he led his side to the Azam Sports Federation Cup win over Azam, has returned to Young Africans' training base, Avic Town in Kigamboni.
'Daktari wa mpiira' is back on official club duty, Pulse Sports can confirm.
The Uganda Cranes assistant captain, who has been in Uganda on holiday since June 13th when he led his side to the Azam Sports Federation Cup win over Azam, has returned to Young Africans' training base, Avic Town in Kigamboni.
21:15 - 11.07.2023
FOOTBALL How Aucho Khalid orchestrated Gift Fred's move to Young Africans
Aucho, headed into his third season at the Jangwani-based giants, played a significant role in luring compatriot Gift Fred to Tanzania, Pulse Sports can reveal.
Aucho, who has missed the better part of the preseason, raising suspicion from the fans if he'll be available for the club's fans' fete, which will climax with a friendly against South African giants Kaizer Chiefs this Saturday, will be available.
The combative holding midfielder played a pivotal role last season as they retained the domestic treble and reached the CAF Confederation Cup final in an unexpected, exciting run.
07:51 - 17.07.2023
FOOTBALL Fiston Mayele inches closer to Shs4B Young Africans exit
The forward has agreed personal terms with Egyptian money bags Pyramids FC; Pulse Sports understands both clubs have also reportedly agreed on a transfer fee in the region of $1.2M (about Shs4.3B).
Young African Vice President Hajji Arafat also allayed the fan's fears about the quality of players both teams will present on the day.
"Mwanainchi day is always the biggest event of our club at the start of every season, and we ensure we give it our best, even in the opponents we play, so Kaizer Chiefs is bringing their first team, and so shall we," Arafat noted.
14:02 - 10.07.2023
FOOTBALL Aucho to receive Shs600M in bonuses at Young Africans
Aucho and the rest of the squad were on Monday rewarded by the main shirt sponsor SportPesa with a hefty bonus of Tzshs 405M, approximately Shs600M, for winning the domestic treble last season at the Serena Hotel in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania.
Dickson Job, Stephanie Aziz Ki, Djigui Diarra and captain Bakari Mwenyoto are some of the other star players back for preseason.
Week ya Mwanainchi is an annual fans' fete where all new club signings are unveiled to the capacity crowd before the hosts face the guest club invited for the event.
09:14 - 13.07.2023
FOOTBALL Inspired by Ssekagya, motivated to win silverware – Gift Fred opens up on his Young Africans move
The former SC Villa captain, who penned a three-year deal on Tuesday, will play alongside compatriot and Uganda Cranes assistant captain Khalid Aucho.
Ugandan champions Vipers SC were the guest team in 2022. They beat Young Africans 2-0 in front of a capacity crowd at the Benjamin Mpaka stadium, with captain Milton Karisa and Bright Anukani scoring the goals.
Head coach Angel Miguel Gamondi will hope to get his reign started on a winning note, same for Uganda Cranes defender Gift Fred who joined the side in July on a three-year deal.
The Jangweni-based side has also signed Ivory Coast's MVP last season in Pacome Zouzoua, South African Mahlatse Makudubela, Taifa Stars combative midfielder Jonas Mkude, Yao Attohoula, Maxi Mpia Nzengeli and Nickson Kababage.
Aucho, who has missed the better part of the preseason, raising suspicion from the fans if he'll be available for the club's fans' fete, which will climax with a friendly against South African giants Kaizer Chiefs this Saturday, will be available.
The combative holding midfielder played a pivotal role last season as they retained the domestic treble and reached the CAF Confederation Cup final in an unexpected, exciting run.
Young African Vice President Hajji Arafat also allayed the fan's fears about the quality of players both teams will present on the day.
"Mwanainchi day is always the biggest event of our club at the start of every season, and we ensure we give it our best, even in the opponents we play, so Kaizer Chiefs is bringing their first team, and so shall we," Arafat noted.
Dickson Job, Stephanie Aziz Ki, Djigui Diarra and captain Bakari Mwenyoto are some of the other star players back for preseason.
Week ya Mwanainchi is an annual fans fete where all new club signings are unveiled to the capacity crowd before the hosts face the guest club invited for the event.
Ugandan champions Vipers SC were the guest team in 2022. They beat Young Africans 2-0 in front of a capacity crowd at the Benjamin Mpaka stadium, with captain Milton Karisa and Bright Anukani scoring the goals.
12:12 - 23.06.2023
FOOTBALL Aucho weighs in on Feisal Fei Toto Salum and the dominance of Young Africans
For two back-to-back seasons, the Tanzanian giants have managed to keep arch-rivals Simba at bay, claiming every major trophy on the domestic scene.
Head coach Angel Miguel Gamondi will hope to get his reign started on a winning note, same for Uganda Cranes defender Gift Fred who joined the side in July on a three-year deal.
The Jangweni-based side has also signed Ivory Coast's MVP last season in Pacome Zouzoua, South African Mahlatse Makudubela, Taifa Stars combative midfielder Jonas Mkude, Yao Attohoula, Maxi Mpia Nzengeli and Nickson Kababage.