Young Africans (Yanga) head coach Fadlu Davids has officially begun his duties after arriving in Unguja, Zanzibar, where the team has set up a 10-day training camp to prepare for the Mainland Premier League and CAF Champions League assignments.
The camp comes during the FIFA international break, which has temporarily suspended the NBC Tanzania Premier League.
Yanga's first assignment after the league resumes will be against Polisi Tanzania on November 20 at Ushirika Stadium in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region.
On the continental stage, the Tanzanian champions are expected to face Algeria's MC Alger in the CAF Champions League group stage on November 28.
Davids acknowledged that Yanga's season has not started as expected but expressed confidence that the team still has what it takes to achieve its objectives, particularly in the continental competition.
"As a coach, I have big ambitions, and I believe everything is possible despite people saying we have been drawn into a difficult group," Davids said.
He described Yanga as a team with quality players in every position, although some members of the squad are currently recovering from injuries.
He said he was looking forward to having the full squad together to begin preparations at full strength.
The coach also emphasised his desire to build a new chapter for the club by bringing players, management and supporters together behind a common vision.
Davids said his ambition is to maintain Yanga's domestic success while taking the club to greater heights in African football.
The Zanzibar camp is therefore expected to provide an important opportunity for the new coach to assess his squad, strengthen team cohesion and establish his tactical approach ahead of a demanding schedule.