Young Africans humble Esperanca in Dar es Salaam

Youngster Anthony Matteo had a continental debut to remember by helping Young Africans beat Angolan side, GD Sagrada Esperanca 2-0 in the first leg of the 2nd 1/8th round on Saturday at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Matteo introduced in the last ten minutes for Deus Kaseke struck a last gasp goal to give Yanga a commanding lead ahead of the second leg next week in Angola.  The win puts the Tanzanians in a good stead in their quest to make the last eight for the first time in history after achieving a similar fate in the CAF Champions League in 1998. Midfielder Simon Msuva opened the score sheet on 72 minutes heading home a Geofrey Mwashiuya cross from the left.  Mwashiuya, another second half substitute replaced Malimi Busungu, who sustained severe injury and had to be rushed to hospital after colliding with Esperanca goalie Yuri Tavazes. Yanga missed the services of Zimbabwean duo, Thaban Kamusoko and Donald Ngoma, two of the key actors behind their success this term, but tried …

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