Overview of the Teams
MC Alger, also known as “Les Rouge et Noir,” is one of the most prominent football clubs in Algeria, with a rich history and a strong presence in both domestic and continental competitions. They play their home matches at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers. The team has been competitive in the Algerian Ligue 1 and has participated in various editions of the CAF Champions League.
Young Africans S.C., commonly referred to as Yanga SC, is one of Tanzania’s oldest and most successful football clubs. Based in Dar es Salaam, they have a passionate fan base and have achieved significant success in Tanzanian football, including multiple league titles and domestic cups. They also compete regularly in continental tournaments like the CAF Champions League.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other twice since 2017, with MC Alger winning once and Young Africans also securing one victory. The overall goal tally from these encounters shows MC Alger scoring a total of 4 goals while Young Africans managed to net 1 goal. The matches were part of the CAF Confederation Cup, highlighting their competitive nature on an international stage.
Match History:
April 8, 2017: Young Africans 1 – 0 MC Alger (Draw at halftime)
April 16, 2017: MC Alger 4 – 0 Young Africans (2-0 at halftime)
This indicates that while both teams have had their moments of success against each other, MC Alger has had a more dominant performance historically.
Recent Form
In terms of recent form leading up to their next encounter:
MC Alger’s Last Five Matches:
December 2, 2024: ES Setif (0 – 0) MC Alger (Draw)
November 26, 2024: TP Mazembe Englebert (0 – 0) MC Alger (Draw)
November 21, 2024: MC Alger (1 – 3) CR Belouizdad (Loss)
November 15, 2024: El Bayadh (0 – 1) MC Alger (Win)
November 10, 2024: MC Alger (0 – 0) Biskra (Draw)
From these results, it can be seen that MC Alger has struggled to secure wins recently but remains defensively solid with several draws.
Young Africans’ Last Five Matches:
November 30, 2024: Namungo FC (0 -2) Young Africans (Win)
November 26, 2024: Young Africans (0 –2) Al-Hilal Omdurman (Loss)
November7 ,2024 : Young Africans(1–3 ) Tabora United FC(Loss )
November3 ,2024 : Young Africans(0–1 ) Azam( Loss )
October31 ,2024 : Singida Black Stars(0–1 ) Young Africans( Win )
Young Africans have shown some inconsistency recently with two wins but also three losses in their last five matches. This reflects challenges they face in maintaining form against tough opponents.
Upcoming Match Details
The upcoming match between MC Alger and Yanga SC is scheduled for December 8, 2024, at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962. Both teams will be looking to secure crucial points in the CAF Champions League group stage after mixed results so far.
Given both teams’ current forms and historical performances against each other, this match promises to be competitive as they aim for improvement in their respective campaigns.
Conclusion
In summary, based on historical data and recent performances:
MC Alger holds a slight edge historically over Yanga SC with one win out of two encounters.
Both teams are currently seeking to improve their standings within their group.
This match will be pivotal for both clubs as they strive for advancement in continental competition.
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