Namungo reached Angola [on Friday] to play their final Caf Confederation Cup preliminary game against Agosto. On reaching Angola, all players were subjected to Covid-19 tests, and later on, the authorities directed the whole team to be quarantined in the military premises which contravene the Confederation of African Football (Caf) directives. TFF has been in constant communication with Caf to find an amicable solution fast to allow Namungo to continue with their preparations for the game that will be played on February 14.
The East Africans were paired against Primeiro de Agosto of Angola in a draw conducted on January 8. The Tanzanian Premier League side, who are making a first appearance at this stage, were scheduled to play away, before a home match against the Angolan outfit, on February 14 and 21, respectively.
League leaders Yanga SC, who were bundled from last year s edition in the semis by their rivals Simba, have a relatively easier task against Kengold FC.
Another interesting fixture will be between Mtibwa Sugar and JKT Tanzania as well as Mwadui FC who will host Gwambina FC.
Administrative side Ruvu Shooting have been handed a task against former top-tier side Mbao FC. The latter will be at home and will be aiming at capitalizing on the home ground.
The winner of the competition will represent Tanzania in the Caf Confederation Cup competition in the 2021/22 season.
Meanwhile, Namungo will play Primeiro de Agosto of Angola in the final preliminary round of the Caf Confederation Cup. The FA Cup finalists, who are making a first appearance at this stage, will play away before a home match against the Angolan outfit on February 12 and 21.
Before facing the Algerian champions, Gor Mahia had to navigate past APR of Rwanda in the preliminary round.
On the other hand, Napsa Stars reached the second preliminary phase after a 1-1 draw against UD Songo of Mozambique. The Pensioners advanced courtesy of the away goals rule after Emanuel Mayuka equalised for them in the 74th minute in Beira. UD Songo had taken the lead in the first half but a spirited fight by the Zambian outfit ensured their journey came to an end.
Gor Mahia, who are yet to appoint a permanent and qualified coach for the Caf matches, will have to find a way past the Lusaka based side.
It seemed like the job was done when Ghanaian Sey scored the opener after just two minutes, and with the Sudanese side not at the races, the visitors didn t hestitate to take advantage.
Namungo became overconfident when they managed to get the away goal, and they were eventually punished in the 13th minute when Galangat scored from close range.
A few moments later, the hosts took a deserved lead when Ainsoor capitalised on casual defending to further boost the home team s confidence.
The second goal motivated Obayed and created confusion and tension on the visitors side. It was not surprising when Galangat completed his brace in the 19th minute to give Hilal a 3-1 lead on the day