Yanga versatile midfielder Maxi Nzengeli has not joined the Wananchi squad in Zanzibar, where the team is continuing its preparations during the break in the league calendar for FIFA international fixtures.
Maxi has remained in Dar es Salaam as he continues treatment for a knee injury sustained in Yanga’s most recent league match against Kagera Sugar.
Yanga Communications and Media Manager Ali Kamwe confirmed that the Democratic Republic of Congo international was left in Dar es Salaam under the supervision of the club’s medical team.
"It is true that our midfielder Maxi Nzengeli has remained in Dar es Salaam following the knee injury he sustained in our previous match against Kagera Sugar," Kamwe said.
Kamwe added that Maxi is undergoing further medical examinations and treatment, expressing optimism that the break will help him recover in time to return to action for Yanga’s first CAF Champions League group-stage match against MC Alger, scheduled for November 28.
While Maxi continues his recovery, the good news for Wananchi is the return of midfielder Duke Abuya, who has officially resumed team training in Zanzibar.
Abuya could be ready to face Polisi Tanzania in the NBC Mainland Premier League fixture scheduled for November 20 at Ushirika Stadium in Kilimanjaro.
