Yanga seek verdict suspension at Kisutu court

DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Sports Club have formally requested the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam to suspend the implementation of a recent verdict nullifying the club’s current leadership.

The announcement came from Yanga Legal Director, Simon Patrick during a press briefing held in the city yesterday, emphasizing their expectation of a fair response from the court.

The court’s ruling on August 2nd, 2023, contested the legitimacy of Yanga’s Board of Trustees, following a lawsuit filed on August 4th, 2022, by plaintiffs Juma Ally and Geoffrey Mwaipopo, who argued that the board was operating unlawfully.

Patrick outlined several legal steps taken by Yanga’s legal team to address the situation.

“We have formally petitioned the Court to suspend the verdict’s implementation, citing the lack of legitimacy of the plaintiffs, who are not Yanga members. “

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Katundu confirmed to the court that he did not authorize any signatures related to the case,” he stated.

He further mentioned that under the directives of the club’s President, Hersi Said, an investigation will be launched to identify all individuals involved in the case for appropriate action. In another development, Yanga are preparing for a brief pre-season camp in South Africa, departing today.

The team, managed by the Argentine Coach Miguel Gamondi, will play three friendly matches during the camp; against Bundesliga side FC Augsburg on Saturday, South Africa’s TS Galaxy behind closed doors on July 24th, and a Toyota Cup match against Kaizer Chiefs on July 28th.

They are scheduled to return to Dar es Salaam on July 30th.