# East African football developments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-football-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-28T05:39:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Developments in East African football involve club settlements, league progress, and continental tournament assignments.

In Tanzania, Yanga SC reached a settlement to pay unpaid registration fees to former midfielder Abubakar Salum in two installments following mediation. The club is also in the process of searching for a new head coach to replace Manqoba Mngqithi, with assistant coach Simon overseeing technical duties in the interim. Additionally, Tanzanian clubs Yanga SC and Simba SC have been assigned to different groups for the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League season. Yanga SC is placed in Group B, while Simba SC is in Group C.

In Kenya, Tusker FC is approaching qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Meanwhile, in Rwanda, Abdoul Gakara has joined Rayon Sports Women Football Club as an assistant coach.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Tanzanian clubs Yanga SC and Simba SC assigned to CAF Champions League groups

Tanzanian clubs Yanga SC and Simba SC have been drawn into separate groups for the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League. Yanga SC is also searching for a new head coach.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzanian-clubs-yanga-sc-and-simba-sc-assigned-to-caf-champions-league-groups

### 2026-10-16: East African football: Yanga SC settlement and Tusker FC progress

East African football updates include Yanga SC settling a debt with Abubakar Salum, Tusker FC nearing CAF Confederation Cup qualification, and Abdoul Gakara joining Rayon Sports WFC as an assistant coach.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yanga-sc-reaches-settlement-with-abubakar-salum-over-registration-debt

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Cite as: East African football developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-football-developments