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Azam Shield Cup the only remaining hope for Yanga SC - Niyonzima

The midfielder explains why the record Mainland league champions must take the domestic competition seriously after reaching the quarter-finals

The only hope remaining for Yanga SC this season is winning the Azam Shield Cup, midfielder Haruna Niyonzima has stated.

Yanga defeated Gwambina FC on Wednesday to progress to the quarter-finals and Niyonzima believes it is the only competition where they stand a chance to win it.

Yanga are fourth on the Vodacom Premier League (VPL) table with 41 points while their arch-rivals Simba SC lead the pack with 62 points. Yanga are winless in the last four matches in the Mainland league.