New Young Africans SC head coach Fadlu Davids has continued to strengthen his coaching setup with familiar South African faces after appointing three compatriots to key positions in his technical team in Tanzania.

The 45-year-old recently took charge of the Tanzanian giants, replacing fellow South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi, who previously occupied the coaching position. Davids now faces the difficult task of guiding Yanga back to the top of Tanzanian football while attempting to close the gap on their biggest rivals, Simba SC.

Simba, coached by another South African, Steve Barker, have enjoyed an outstanding start to the league campaign. They have won all 10 of their opening matches, collecting 30 points and establishing a five-point advantage at the top of the standings.

Yanga, meanwhile, have registered eight victories, one draw and one defeat from their first 10 league fixtures. Their only setback came against Simba in the fiercely contested Kariakoo Derby, adding further pressure on Davids to revive their title ambitions.

However, the former Orlando Pirates co-coach will not be undertaking the challenge alone, having assembled a technical team featuring three South African professionals he knows well.

His trusted assistant coach, Darian Wilken, is among the new arrivals. The 32-year-old previously worked alongside Davids at Orlando Pirates, Raja Club Athletic and Simba SC, making him a familiar and trusted figure in the coach's setup.

Davids has also appointed his younger brother, Maahier Davids, as another assistant coach. Maahier brings valuable international experience, having most recently worked with Saudi Arabian side Al Fateh. He has also worked alongside Pitso Mosimane at several clubs, including Esteghlal FC, Abha, Al Wahda and Al Ahli.

Completing the South African trio is Mueez Kajee, who has been appointed as Young Africans' performance analyst. Kajee previously worked with Fadlu at Maritzburg United, Raja Club Athletic and Simba.

Davids' appointments demonstrate his preference for working with professionals whose abilities and working methods he understands. His immediate priority will be improving Yanga's performances and challenging Barker's unbeaten Simba side for domestic honours.

He will begin his new chapter after the international break when Young Africans face sixth-placed Polisi Tanzania FC.

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https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/sa-stars-abroad/3-south-africans-join-fadlus-technical-team/