Yanga Club today officially launched the Yanga Soccer School project at the Speedsports–Muhimbili grounds, an initiative aimed at identifying and developing football talent in the country.
The guest of honour at the launch, renowned African coach Dr. Pitso Mosimane from South Africa, expressed his joy at participating in the event, noting that he was among those who advised Yanga President Engineer Hersi Said to establish the school.
Mosimane said that despite his home country having a major derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, what he witnessed during the climax of Mwananchi Week was extraordinary, and the huge number of Yanga fans convinced him to recommend the establishment of the project.
"I would like to thank the President of Yanga SC very much. The Engineer and I have been close friends for a very long time. I once came here for Mwananchi Day. Truly, it was an exceptional and memorable day. Yanga fans love their team very much. Congratulations. You are an example to many."
"On Mwananchi Day, I was greatly impressed by the passion of the fans. While we were in the car, I told the Yanga President to start a Soccer School. I am very happy that today I am here for the launch. I also thank my friend Arafat Haji for welcoming me warmly. Yanga has been my family for a long time," Mosimane said.
Speaking at the launch, Yanga President Engineer Hersi Said stated that the Yanga Soccer Family was established to prepare young players and provide them with football knowledge that will equip them to progress to greater heights.
“Yanga Soccer Family is a platform that brings together experts from various fields. The young players developed here will leave with sufficient knowledge. We are building the youth of tomorrow—those who love football but also understand it well—and the society of tomorrow will learn to love and support football.”
“I want to congratulate the parents who trusted us and brought their children to register with the Yanga Soccer Family. This platform is very important for the growth of football among the next generation. These children will become a great support to their families and to the nation at large through football.”
“This is a sustainable project through which we will take children in the U-11, U-13, and U-15 age groups. We will not limit ourselves to Dar es Salaam alone, but will expand to various regions across Tanzania. This platform will greatly help us identify talent that we can use in our youth teams.”
“We have spoken with Coach Pitso Mosimane, who has accepted our request to train our youth coaches. Our goal is to integrate his football philosophy and strengthen our own. We are very grateful to Coach Mosimane for accepting the invitation to join us on this historic day,” Hersi said.
