Young Africans silence Kaizer Chiefs to win Toyota Cup 2024

Tanzania Premier League reigning champions Young Africans SC are the winners of the Toyota Cup.

Young Africans silenced hosts Kaizer Chiefs 4-0 in the match played on Sunday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

The Tanzanian side dominated play from kick off and almost made it 1-0 after 10 minutes, but Prince Dube missed the target. But the Zimbabwean made amends after 25 minutes tapping in from close range after a defensive blunder by Kaizer Chiefs.

The hosts failed to take their chance after 38 minutes after Ranga Chivaviro was not decisive giving the Young Africans defenders time to clear out of danger. At the stroke of half time Aziz Ki made it 2-0 after utilising Dube’s cross.

In the second half, Kaizer Chiefs made some changes, but Young Africans remained determined to make sure they find more goals. After 12 minutes Young Africans tripled their lead with Clement Mzizii getting his name on the score sheet. Aziz Ki completed his brace to make it 4-0 for the Tanzanian champions five minutes later.

Miguel Gamondi, the Young Africans coach said his team played well and did not give the hosts chance to play. “This has been a good match which prepares us well ahead of the busy season,” added the coach.

Before facing Young Africans, the South Africans side that finished 10^th in the League last season had camped in Turkey where they also beat Al Shahaniya 5-2, and drew 0-0 with Dibba Al-Hisn in pre-season matches. Young Africans SC started their pre-season tour of South Africa with a 2-1 defeat to Germany Bundesliga side, FC Augsbury, but recovered to beat South Africa Premier League side Galaxy FC 1-0.