Yanga Princess defeated Amani Queens 6-1 in the 2023–24 League to take the lead in the standings after two rounds of matches in the Tanzanian Women’s Premier League. Yanga Princess has six points.
Despite being tied for first place with the reigning champions JKT Queens and Alliance Girls, Charles Haalubono’s team has amassed an incredible eight goals and leads the log thanks to a seven-plus goal difference.
In response to his team’s triumph, Haalubono expressed his admiration for the way the team played, particularly the last third, which scored six goals as opposed to the two goals it had scored in Week One.
“We are slowly getting there because, from the previous games we played in the Charity Shield, we could score any goal. We started the league; we scored two goals in the first game, and today we have scored two goals,” he said.
“Players understand my style”-Haalubono.
“The players are understanding [the playing style]. We are almost there, but we have to work extra hard. I have seen these other teams, and they are good teams. We need to work extra hard to beat them.”
In an exclusive interview with BolaNews, the former Green Buffaloes Women’s Football Club coach revealed that he was aiming to bring to an end the dominance of the Simba Queens and defending champions JKT Ladies Football Club.
Haalubono, however, notes that it will take a lot of work to dominate the Women’s League. “We have to work extremely hard to overturn the dominance [of Simba Queens and JKT Ladies]. It won’t be easy, but we have to put everything in place to achieve that, and the process has started,” the gaffer stated.
He further states that he is ready for the challenge after leading the club to a bronze medal in the Charity Shield a fortnight ago.
“It has been good, though challenging. And I love the challenge,” Haalubono said. “The teams here have professionals just like in Zambia, so you need to have a good strategy to mix the local and foreign professional players. It’s going well with us.”
“I have settled and enjoying my job”-Haalubono.
He further reveals that “the playing style is different; players are physical and play long balls, though some teams play passing football.”
“It was slightly difficult; I couldn’t speak Swahili, but now I’m able to speak, though not fluently. The culture is similar; we are all Bantu,” he said.
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Teams in Tanzanian Women’s League compete in two cup competitions: the Community Shield and the FA Cup.
