A rising Young Africans SC centre-forward is poised for what looks like a exciting stint at FC West Armenia in Armenia next season.
The speedy forward who thrived well under Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi, is easily the next big thing in Tanzanian football.
And FC West Armenia who were recently promoted to the Armenia elite league, have swiftly acquired his services on loan.
The 20-year-old Yusuph Athuman whose stock continues to rise as a striker will join to bolster their strikeforce.
Young Africans SC and FC West Armenia agreed on loan deal for the striker, whose contract with the former expires in July 2024.
Athuman is set to leave for Armenia on Monday after acquiring his visa. He will be joined by Erick Mwijage, who was with Kagera Sugar last season.
WHAT THE YOUNG AFRICANS STAR SAID AHEAD OF THE LOAN MOVE
The rising star, Yusuph Athuman is excited about the move to FC West Armenia, his first major step into Europe.
For him, the oppurtunity to play for FC West Armenia is a huge stepping stone to raise his market value.
“First of all Allah is over everything. It is the dream of every African player to play in Europe.
“It is a very good opportunity for me and it is a good step towards my goals. I thank GOD for giving me this opportunity going to show my talent in the most valuable market in the world,” he said.
FOLLOWING MBWANA SAMATTA’S FOOTSTEPS
“It’s an amazing opportunity for me to take my game to another country. Over the last couple of days I’ve been watching the team play just to appreciate where I’m headed.
“The level is certainly high and I’m excited about the challenge. I’m inspired by what my countryman Mbwana Samatta has achieved.
“Following his career, I’ve no doubt it takes a lot of hard work, dedication, patience and resilience to achieve things in football.
“It’s certainly not easy to leave home and go far away to pursue my dream and I’m ready to pay the price.
“I’m grateful to my team Young Africans who’ve given me the opportunity to go and express my talent overseas,” he said.
Athuman leaves Young Africans SC having been part of a trailblazing class that won six trophies in two season.
Yanga’s red hot form during the last campaign has been one of a kind which saw them winning a treble.
This includes the Community Shield, Azam Federation Cup and the NBC Premier League title.
And it is this experience that shaped Athuman’s champion mentality and character.
At Young Africans SC, he also got an oppurtunity play in the CAF Champions League and Confederations cup.
They reached the finals during the most recent campaign where they lost to USM Alger on the away goals rule over two legs.
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