The Citizens are in Tanga where today at 7pm they will be at the Mkwakwani stadium to face Azam Fc in the first semi-final game of the Community Shield
For the first time, the Community Shield involves four teams, two semi-final matches will be played. Singida FG is expected to face Simba tomorrow in the second game of the semi-final
Being the defending champions of the Community Shield for two consecutive seasons, Yanga is determined to return the Shield to its lockers for the third season in a row
However, it will not be an easy game in front of Azam Fc which continues to seek a place in the kingdom of Tanzanian football
Azam Fc have had good preparations, including setting up a camp in Tunisia, they have also made good registrations. Among the players they signed up are Feisal Salum and Yannick Bangala who were part of Yanga's squad last season
It will be the first game of competition for coach Miguel Gamondi, whose squad has been strengthened in the registration window
Perhaps today's game will give Yanga fans a real picture of what they expect from their team this season
In the last five matches between Yanga and Azam Fc, the statistics have been better on the side of the Citizens, Yanga has won four matches and one draw
For Azam Fc, they take the match against Yanga more seriously than any other game
The rivalry between these teams is increasing year by year. However, they face Yanga which is strong and has big goals in African football
