Yanga’s squad arrived in Algeria yesterday and will continue with training today ahead of their second CAF Champions League group-stage match against JS Kabylie, scheduled for this Friday, November 28.
However, upon landing at the airport yesterday, the team encountered an unusual incident, being forced to wait for nearly three hours after their luggage was held by authorities.
Yanga, who arrived at the same time as Mamelodi Sundowns—also in Algeria for their Champions League match against MC Alger—had to wait until their luggage was eventually released.
This tactic is commonly used by many North African teams as a way of exhausting visiting players by keeping them for long periods at the airport.
After collecting their luggage, Yanga proceeded to the hotel, and coach Pedro Goncalves' squad wasted no time as they immediately began a recovery training session. Today marks their first day of full training.
