CAF Champions League: Young Africans announces 23-man squad for Al Ahly clash

Young Africans head coach Pedro Gonçalves has named a strong squad for his side’s CAF Champions League clash against Al Ahly, as the Tanzanian giants prepare for Matchday Three of the group stage.

The Dar es Salaam-based club will face the Egyptian champions in Cairo, with Gonçalves calling up experienced Malian goalkeeper Djigui Diarra and highly rated midfielder Allan Okello.

The squad also features attacking options including Ho, Prince Dube, Emmanuel Mwanyango and Depo as Young Africans look to trouble the hosts.

Squad list

Goalkeepers: Djigui Diarra, Hussein Malanga, Abu Talib Meshari

Defenders: Dickson Job, Bakary Mwaminto, Ibrahim Hamad Baka, Frank Asinski, Israel Mwenda, Kibwana Chumari, Kwasi Yaw, Chadrack Boka

Midfielders: Mohamed Damaro, Bala Conte, Douk Oboya, Maxi Nzengeli, Mudather Yahya, Shekhani Khamis, Allan Okello, Lassine Koma, Bakumi Zouzou

Strikers: Prince Dube, Emmanuel Mwanyango, Depo

The Young Africans delegation departed for the Egyptian capital in the early hours of Wednesday and is expected to arrive later in the evening ahead of the high-profile encounter.

Al Ahly currently top Group B with four points, level with Young Africans, who sit second on goal difference, setting the stage for a crucial showdown between the two sides.