Sunday July 26, 2015
Yanga Vs Khartoum – National stadium, Dar es Salaam @ 4:00pm
Before they played, none considered them as giants but currently, they are among the top favourites to lift the crown.
That’s the story of Sudan side Khartoum FC, a side coached by ex-Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah.
In their first game, they pummeled Telecom 5-0 before beating KMKM 2-1 and drawing with giants Gor Mahia and with Yanga next in line, this calls for a clash of the titans.
Both sides are through to the last eight but a lot will be at stake as first spot is still in sight for either.
Khartoum sits top of Group A thanks to their superior goal difference but share similar points (7) with Gor Mahia while Yanga are 3rd with six.
However, victory for the home team coupled with Gor Mahia’s failure to beat Telecom may see them snatch top spot while all Khartoum need is to match Gor Mahia’s result as long they are not beaten.
Appiah is expected to recall lead striker and team captain Osman Bilal Salah Eldin to the team after he sat out the Gor Mahia 1-1 draw but may rest Cameroonian Ousmalia Baba.
On the other hand, Donald Ngoma is expected to lead Yanga’s hunt for goals despite missing glaring opportunities against KMKM with Haruna Niyonzima dictating the tempo in the midfield.
The other group game will Gor Mahia clash with whipping boys Telecom. The Djibouti side held K’Ogalo at last year’s tournament and won’t be taken lightly with a top spot in sight.
Sunday Fixtures
Gor Mahia Vs Telecom – 2pm
Yanga Vs Khartoum – 4pm
