Coastal Union head coach Fikiri Elias says he expects a tough match against Azam FC when they host them tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026, at Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga.
Meanwhile, Azam FC head coach Florent Ibenge has urged caution and respect ahead of the NBC Premier League clash, stressing that there are no easy matches in the league at the moment.
Ibenge said he has always emphasized discipline among his players, recognizing that every opponent they face enters the pitch with a strong desire to compete.
Azam FC attacking midfielder Zidane Sereri has promised the club’s fans a victory ahead of the match against Coastal Union.
Coastal Union goalkeeper Khatibu Mwakisiki, meanwhile, said their coach, Fikiri Elias, has given them tactics to deal with Azam FC over the 90 minutes of tomorrow’s NBC Premier League match.
Mwakisiki said that if they follow their coach’s instructions, he believes they will secure victory in the match, which is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 p.m. at Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga.
