Yanga's Aucho: Tanzania must support their youngsters
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Young Africans' Ugandan midfielder Khalid Aucho has urged Tanzanian fans to give their support and patience to the country's up-and-coming youngsters.
Aucho, who has been on Yanga's books since 2021, has cited club teammate Clement Mzize as an example of the kind of talent Tanzania is producing.
Mzizi, 20, has put in some stellar performances this season and been called up to the senior national team set up by coach Hemed Suleiman.
"Fans should wholeheartedly support players like Mzize. He has the physical attributes, speed, energy, ambition, and an exceptional finishing touch. His talent deserves the admiration of the entire nation," Aucho is quoted by The Guardian.
In reference to his own development as a player, Aucho added, "Patience is key. Opportunities come with hard work and perseverance
"In a team of 11 starters and several substitutes, opportunities arise through hard work and perseverance. I recall receiving my national team call-up while still playing for the Uganda U-20 national team.
“Despite the presence of experienced midfielders like Tonny Mawejje and Hassan Wasswa, and playing for Tusker in Kenya at the time, coach Micho [Milutin Sredojevic] recognised my potential and gave me a chance.
"I made my debut in the CECAFA Cup and gradually worked my way into the starting line-up. Patience and dedication are crucial in such situations."
Aucho and Mzize will hope to star for Yanga when they get their CAF Champions League campaign underway next month with a Group A clash at home to Sudan's Al Hilal.
