The technical bench of Azam FC says the absence of his players who are in national responsibilities challenge in preparation of the remaining premier league matches.

Azam has seven players in National team that today play against Botswana at national stadium in Dar es Salaam.

Those players are;Himid Mao, Gadiel Michael, Erasto Nyon, Shomar Kapombe, Frank Domayo, Salum Aboubakar and David Mwantika.

The assistance of Chamazi based club, Idd Cheche said he pray so that those players not get injury.

“These are important players this time. We know they represent the country but their absence challenge our preparation,”said former Pilsner player.

In 1th April, The ice cream makers will play against Yanga in Vodacom Premier League at National Stadium.

Azam sit third position in premier with 44 points and Cheche insists that they can win the title.

Report by Fredrick Nwaka  in Dar