Fadlu Davids Appointed Young Africans Head Coach

Young Africans SC, commonly known as Yanga, have officially named South African coach Fadlu Davids as their new head coach. According to iDiski Times, the former Maritzburg United boss takes over from Manqoba Mngqithi at the Tanzanian club.

Davids arrives after several months without a team. He left Moroccan side Raja Casablanca in June and had been out of work since then.

A familiar face in Tanzania

The appointment is not Davids’ first taste of football in the country. He has previously coached Yanga’s fierce rivals Simba SC, and under his guidance that club reached the CAF Confederation Cup final. Simba did not win the title in the end.

Davids spoke warmly about returning after he landed in Tanzania. “I feel Tanzania is home,” he said, adding that the people there have always welcomed him and shown him love. He also described it as “very good to be back” and said he was happy to join the club.

Third approach, right timing

According to the report, the South African revealed that this was the third time Yanga had approached him to take the job. He said he felt the opportunity had now come at the right moment in his coaching career.

Moving from Simba to their biggest rivals is a notable step in Tanzanian football, though the source does not say how supporters have reacted. It also does not give details of his contract or when he will take charge of his first match.

What this means for South African football fans

Davids’ move is another example of a South African coach working at a major club on the continent. Those who follow him from home can expect to see him back in the African football spotlight after his months away from the touchline.

Further details, including contract length and his first fixtures in charge, have not yet been made public in the information available.

This story is based on reporting by iDiski Times.