Yanga wrapped up the *Wiki ya Mwananchi* festivities in style, defeating Bandari FC 1-0 in a friendly match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
The action-packed day of entertainment reached its climax with the game, where attacking midfielder Celestin Ecua scored the lone winning goal in the 3rd minute, finishing off a cross from Prince Dube.
The match was played in two contrasting halves, as Yanga coach Romain Folz deployed two different lineups in each period.
Yanga dominated proceedings and played at a high tempo, arguably deserving a bigger win considering the number of chances they squandered, especially in the first half.
Fans got a taste of what to expect this season, with the full “meal” anticipated in the upcoming Community Shield derby against Simba on September 12.
Folz opted to rest some key players, including Pacome Zouzoua and Clement Mzize, who did not feature at all. However, several new signings — Ecua, Kouma, Assink, Moussa Balla Conte, Mohammed Doumbia, Chikola, and Boyeli — were given valuable minutes to showcase their abilities.
