Fadlu Davids adds three South Africans to Young Africans technical team

Fadlu Davids has brought three South African coaches into his technical staff after being appointed head coach of Young Africans SC.

The 45-year-old has succeeded Manqoba Mngqithi at the Tanzanian giants and will begin his tenure with the task of closing the gap on in-form rivals Simba SC.

The two clubs currently occupy the top positions in the Tanzanian Premier League. Simba have made a perfect start, winning all 10 of their matches, and lead Yanga by five points.

Yanga have recorded eight victories, one draw and one defeat. Their only loss came in the Kariakoo Derby.

Davids’ first match in charge will come after the international break, when Young Africans face Polisi Tanzania FC. Their opponents are currently sixth in the league.

The former Orlando Pirates co-coach has been joined by his long-standing assistant Darian Wilken, who has also worked with him at Raja Club Athletic and Simba.

Wilken, 32, was part of Davids’ staff during his time at Pirates and has now followed him to Tanzania.

Davids has also appointed his brother, Maahier Davids, as one of his assistants. Maahier’s most recent role was as an assistant at Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia.

He previously worked in the technical teams led by Pitso Mosimane at Esteghlal FC, Abha, Al Wahda and Al Ahli.

Mueez Kajee has also joined the Young Africans staff as a performance analyst. Kajee previously worked with Davids at Maritzburg United, Raja Club Athletic and Simba.

The technical team also retains members appointed by Mngqithi. Simo Dladla remains as an assistant, Greg Etafia continues as goalkeeper coach, and Yardaan Valodia stays in the role of performance analyst.