Tanzanian Premier League champions Yanga have advanced to the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup following their 2-0 win on aggregate over Nigerian side Rivers United.The two goals were interestingly scored in the first leg held seven days ago at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo in Nigeria.The two teams labored for a barren draw in the return leg held on Sunday at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.Yanga hosted the return leg looking to avoid defeat and sail to the last four of the continental inter-club second tier tournament.Following the navigation of the quarterfinal hurdle, Yanga will face South African side Marumo Gallants in the semis.Gallants, home to Kenyan midfielder Sven Yidah are under the tutelage of former Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr who was appointed in February.The club booked a place in the semis after eliminating Egyptian side Pyramids FC 2-1 on aggregate.Playing in front of their passionate fans who had painted the stands yellow, Yanga were the better side throughout but, were unable to find the breakthrough.Shabana’s push for promotion continues after licking Mara SugarThe first half was halted for more than twenty minutes after a floodlight problem was witnessed at the facility##NAJAVA_MECA_7220357##.This is the second time the floodlights at Mkapa Stadium have failed in an international match this year, as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match pitting Tanzania and Uganda played in March had to be stopped for some minutes.While the match in Tanzania had no goals, Gallants beat Pyramids by a solitary goal to secure passage to the next level.Celimpilo Ngema settled the contest after finding the back of the net just before the break. Sven, was once again missing in action.The two teams, had played for a one-all draw in the first leg held in Cairo a week ago.Mozzart Bet Cup: Ingwe dump Bandari out to set semi date with HomeboyzMeanwhile, Ivorian side ASEC Mimosas are through to the semis after hitting Monastir of Tunisia 2-0.Goals from Carlos Zouzou and Pacome Zouzoua were enough to open the door for Mimosas to the next level. The team will face the winner between AS FAR and USM Alger.The two teams had played for a barren draw in the first leg in Tunis.
