Zambian George Lwandamina will lead his charges today  just  three days after a disappointing derby loss to rivals Simba.

Yanga will take to the National stadium in Dar where they will meet  9th placed Ruvu Shooting with victory sending them to within two points of leaders Simba .The last encounter Yanga beat Ruvu 2-1.

Simba leads the standings with 54 points ,five points clear of Yanga who are second on 49 points .

Speaking before the match Yanga assistant coach  Juma mwambusi said they have to win the match after losing their previuos  encounter  “The last match we lost and we have to beat Ruvu Shooting.Let us all forget the past  and instead focus on defending the title ,Our squad is in good shape  and normalicy has returned in the camp”

Young africans are also sharpening for the first leg of the CAF Champions league against Zanaco of  Zambia