It was not an easy decision for the Yanga leadership to dismiss coach Romain Folz, who served as head coach for only about two months.
But now, you can commend President Engineer Hersi Said and his administration because they made the right decision by listening to the majority of club members who wanted changes in the technical bench.
The arrival of coach Pedro Gonçalves has brought visible improvements to the Yanga squad, and you can say his early impact has brought relief to Yanga fans and members.
Gonçalves has guided Yanga in four competitive matches, winning three and drawing one.
These include two wins in the Premier League, one win in the CAF Champions League, and a draw in the same competition against JS Kabylie.
Although it is still early to overly praise Gonçalves, his work is clearly evident—Yanga has changed significantly.
There have been tactical improvements, but also the players’ fitness levels appear to have improved compared to the beginning of the season.
Recently, Yanga players showed outstanding discipline in the match against JS Kabylie—a high-pressure game in which they managed to secure an important away point. It was not easy.
Gonçalves is not a timid coach; his team does not play defensive football. They attack in numbers, and whenever they lose possession, all players take responsibility in defending.
