After giving farewell to midfielder Haruna Niyonzima, Yanga has started looking for a successor
At the farewell ceremony, Yanga Chairman Dr Mshindo Msolla said they would bring him a qualified midfielder with the criteria
In addition, Yanga is expected to sign two midfielders with another replacing Carlinhos who left a few weeks ago
Wananchi are guaranteed to take part in the Champions League next season, so their transfers will be based on experienced players for the particular competition
Among the stars mentioned as potential to replace Niyonzima is Kenyan midfielder Antony Akumu who is currently playing for Kaizer Chiefs
Yanga are planning to submit an offer to Chiefs for the midfielder who they tried to sign last season without success
"We think Akumu could be the right choice to fill Niyonzima's position. We are waiting for him to complete his Champions League duties with his club Kaizer Chiefs so we can talk to them," the informant suggested
"We have been following Akumu since he was in Zambia playing for Zesco United. We know he is unhappy at Kaizer Chiefs because he does not get enough chance to play. He is a good player, he can help us in the Champions League "
"We need to build a strong squad to have a competitive team. We need players with experience for that competition"
Mayele is just a matter of time
In another development, Yanga has been linked with a move for AS Vita striker Fiston Kalala Mayele who is expected to arrive in the Country along with fellow Congolese star Shabani Djuma from AS Vita as wellMayele is said to be the first choice of coach Nasreddine Nabi among other strikers Yanga was looking to sign
The striker will be the fourth player to be signed by Yanga from AS Vita in two years after the signings of Mukoko Tonombe, Tuisila Kisinda and Shabani Djuma
