The tournament kicked off yesterday at the Amaan Stadium.
Yanga pooled in group B alongside Azam, Zimamoto and Jamhuri are expected to leave Dar es Salaam this afternoon by boat to Zanzibar ready for the opening game against Jamhuri on Monday.
However, the Mainland league defending champions will miss the service of the dependable central defender Togolese, Vicent Bossou, who travelled back to his native home to join his national side in preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals to be held in Gabon, next month.
“Bossou has gone to join his national side ready for AFCON finals in Gabon, we are going to miss his service in the Mapinduzi Cup, but all other players will travel with the team to Zanzibar,” said Team Manager, Hafidh Saleh.
According to the official, the squad which travel to Zanzibar will comprise, goalkeepers: Deogratius Munishi, Beno Kakolanya and Ally Mustafa, defenders: Nadir Haroub, Pato Ngonyani, Vicent Andrew, Hassan Kessy, Mwinyi Haji, Kelvin Yondani, Juma Abdul and Oscar Joshua.
Midfielders are: Haruna Niyonzima, Justin Zullu, Simon Msuva, Juma Mahadhi, Geoffrey Mwashuiya, Deus Kaseke, Said Juma, Thaban Kamusoko and Yusuph Mhilu Strikers are: Donald Ngoma, Amisi Tambwe, Emmanuel Martin, Obrey Chirwa, Mateo Anthony and Malimi Busungu.
Yanga arch-rivals Simba are pooled in group A alongside the tournament defending champions Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), KVZ, Taifa Jangombe and Jangombe Boys.
Simba and Azam are yet to disclose their departure date for Zanzibar. Simba are scheduled to commence their cup campaigns tomorrow at the Amaan Stadium against Taifa Jang’ombe, while Azam will face Zimamoto at the same venue on Monday.
Mapinduzi Cup will reach it climax on January 14, next year.
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