Gift Fred absent as Aucho guides Yanga past Azam

Gift Fred did not feature for Yanga against Azam|Yanga Image

FOOTBALL Gift Fred absent as Aucho guides Yanga past Azam

Allan Damba 20:59 - 09.08.2023

Young Africans SC managed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Azam FC in the 2023 Community Shield tournament on Wednesday.

Young Africans SC managed a comfortable 2-0 victory over Azam FC in the 2023 Community Shield tournament on Wednesday.

Substitutes Stephan Aziz Ki and Clement Francis Mzize guided the Tanzania Premier League champions at the Mkwakwani Stadium on Wednesday.

Uganda Cranes deputy skipper Khalid Aucho played 90 minutes for Yanga to help them past Azam.

Aucho (left) in action for Yanga last season against Singida Fountain Gate FC. (Yanga Twitter).

However, newly signed defender Gift Fred did not make the match-day squad despite getting clearance from the Tanzanian FA to feature in competitive matches.

Gift Fred recently joined the Yanga from SC Villa, a side he captained last season as they finished third in the Uganda Premier League.

The two compatriots are expected to make a starring role this season for the East African giants in a bid to defend the league and make a strong show on the continent.

Last year, they made the final of the CAF Confederation Cup before eventually losing to USM Alger on away goals rule, having tied 2-2 on aggregate.