⚽ Yanga SC Official Starting XI vs Silver Strikers – CAF Champions League (October 18, 2025)
Venue: Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi
Competition: CAF Champions League – First-Leg Qualifier
Kick-off: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Sponsor: SportPesa
🟢 Yanga SC Confirm Starting XI
Yanga SC head coach has officially named his starting lineup for tonight’s crucial CAF Champions League encounter against Silver Strikers of Malawi. The Tanzanian giants are looking to secure a strong away result before the return leg in Dar es Salaam next week.
🔥 Starting XI – Yanga SC vs Silver Strikers
Djigui Diarra (Goalkeeper)
Israel Mwenda
Boka
Dickson Job (C)
Ibrahim Bacca
Aziz Andambwile
Maxi Nzengeli
Mudathir Yahya
Boyeli
Doumbia
Pacome Zouzoua
Substitutes: Mshery, Mwamyeto, Hussein, Abuya, Kouma, Ecua, Balla, Edmund, Dube.
🗣️ Key Talking Points Ahead of Kick-Off
Captain Dickson Job leads the squad from defense, anchoring the backline alongside Boka and Bacca.
Midfield general Mudathir Yahya partners with Andambwile to stabilize possession and link play.
Creative playmaker Pacome Zouzoua will drive attacks from the front line, supported by Boyeli and Doumbia.
Goalkeeper Djigui Diarra continues between the posts, maintaining his excellent CAF record this season.
⚔️ Match Context
Yanga SC head into this match following an impressive 3-0 win against Wiliete in their last CAF Champions League outing. The “Wananchi” are in high spirits but face a stern test against Silver Strikers, who remain unbeaten at home this season.
The away goal advantage will be vital as both teams eye a spot in the prestigious CAF Champions League group stage.
🟡 Quote – Coach’s Confidence
“We’ve prepared well and know what’s at stake. Playing away is never easy, but our team spirit and experience will guide us,” said a Yanga SC representative before the match.
🏆 Team Form Guide
Yanga SC Last 5 Matches:
✅ Yanga 3–0 Wiliete
✅ Yanga 2–0 Pamba Jiji
✅ Yanga 1–0 Simba SC
🤝 Mbeya City 0–0 Yanga
✅ Wiliete 0–3 Yanga
Silver Strikers Last 5 Matches:
✅ Blue Eagles 0–3 Silver Strikers
🤝 Elgeco Plus 1–1 Silver Strikers
🤝 Silver Strikers 0–0 Elgeco Plus
✅ Shire FC 1–4 Silver Strikers
❌ Bullets 2–1 Silver Strikers
🧩 What to Expect
This is a battle between two in-form clubs, both boasting solid defenses and fluid attacking transitions. Yanga SC will rely on their continental experience, while Silver Strikers look to make home advantage count at the Bingu National Stadium.
