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Yanga SC Sack Romain Folz, Replace Him With Kaizer Chiefs Legend
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Yanga SC Sack Romain Folz, Replace Him With Kaizer Chiefs Legend

by  Raphael Abiola
1 min read

Tanzanian giants Yanga SC have parted ways with head coach Romain Folz, replacing him with a Kaizer Chiefs legend, just months after the Frenchman took charge of the club.

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The decision follows Yanga’s 1-0 defeat to Malawian side Silver Strikers in the CAF Champions League on Saturday, their first loss of the season in Lilongwe during the second preliminary round.

In an official statement, the club confirmed the termination of Folz’s contract:

“The Management of Young Africans Sports Club would like to inform the public that it has terminated the contract of the Head Coach of the first team, Romain Folz,” the announcement read.

Folz, who took over in July 2025, had a brief yet eventful tenure. He guided Yanga to victory in the Community Shield against arch-rivals Simba SC and helped them progress to the second preliminary round of the Champions League.

However, reports from Tanzania indicate growing frustration among club officials and supporters over the team’s unconvincing style of play, concerns that intensified after a league draw with Mbeya City, leading to his abrupt dismissal.

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.

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