ZANZIBAR, April 27 -- YOUNG Africans SC Head Coach, Pedro Gonçalves, praised his sides maturity after their 2-1 victory over Azam FC in the Union Cup semi-final at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar, crediting their early intensity for setting up the win.

Young Africans struck twice in the first half to take control of the contest, with Prince Dube opening the scoring in the ninth minute before Maxi Nzengeli doubled the lead in the 25th minute, as Yanga dictated the tempo from the outset.

Azams consolation goal was scored by Feisal Salum in the 78th minute. Gonçalves said the fast start was central to the outcome, with his side quickly imposing its game plan on its opponents.

“We started with the right intensity and inte...