Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya will work under a new coach at Young Africans SC after the Tanzanian champions parted ways with head coach Manqoba Mngqithi. The decision follows Yanga’s goalless draw against TRA United coupled with 1-0 loss to eternal rivals Simba last week, a result that left the defending champions five points behind them. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn an official statement, the Dar es Salaam-based club confirmed that it had mutually agreed to terminate Mngqithi’s contract while also announcing the departure of first assistant coach Chyna Mokaia.“The leadership of Young Africans Sports Club wishes to inform the public that it has reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of the first-team head coach, Manqoba Mngqithi.Similarly, the leadership of Young Africans Sports Club has terminated the contract of the first-team assistant coach, Chyna Mokaia.The club’s leadership thanks both officials for their contributions to the club and wishes them all the best in their future endeavours,” the statement read.Yanga added that the recruitment process for a new head coach had already begun, with an appointment expected in due course.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062743##Mngqithi’s departure comes barely three months after he took charge on 10 July, having overseen 13 matches across all competitions. During that period, the South African tactician recorded 10 wins, two draws and one defeat.He also guided Yanga to the Community Shield title and secured qualification for the CAF Champions League group stage after an emphatic 8-1 aggregate victory over Madagascar’s CFFA.Stars Abroad: Olunga brace goes in vain as Al Arabi suffers first league defeatDespite those achievements, the club’s latest domestic results have increased the pressure on the technical bench as Yanga seek to regain momentum in their title defence.The coaching change also marks another transition for Abuya, who joined the Tanzanian giants two years ago. Mozzart Bet supports coach Okong'o's bid to unearth new stars in EastlandsMngqithi’s exit represents the fifth coaching change at the club during the Kenyan midfielder’s spell in Dar es Salaam.Yanga are seeking to close the gap on Simba while maintaining their pursuit of a sixth consecutive Tanzanian Premier League title, a run that would further extend their domestic dominance.
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