As was the case last season, Yanga claimed the first title this season by beating Simba 2-1 and defending the Community Shield
President of Yanga Engineer Hersi Said said the victory against Simba is just the beginning, they are determined to continue their record they set last season by not losing a game
"We are grateful for this victory, it has boosted our morale for the new season. Unbeaten continues and this time will be better than last season," praised Hersi
Fiston Mayele's two goals were enough to guarantee Yanga that important victory and shut down their opponents Simba who before the game were clamoring to finish the game early
When they scored the leading goal in the 16th minute, the pressure was on Yanga but the changes made by Nabi in the second half by bringing in Jesus Moloko and Bernard Morrison were beneficial
Yesterday Mayele would have been the second player to score a hat-trick in the derby game after Abdallah Kibaden if he could have used all opportunities
Yanga is now moving focus to the league where they are heading to Arusha for the game against Polisi Tanzania which will be played on Tuesday August 16 at Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium
