Test match in South Africa - FC Augsburg wins duel with Tanzania's record champion
In his training camp in South Africa, FC Augsburg won their first test game. The team of trainer Jess Thorup defeated Tanzania's record champions Young Africans SC in Stadion Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, with a score of 2:1 (1:0). The Bundesliga team scored their goals through Mads Pedersen (37.) and Phillip Tietz (81.). For the opponent, Jean Baleke scored just before the end of regular playing time (87.).
The Augsburg squad will face South African first league team and host TS Galaxy in their second test on Saturday within the "Mpumalanga Premier’s International Cup". FC Augsburg arrived in South Africa on Thursday evening and is preparing in White River in the province of Mpumalanga in the northeast of the country until Sunday next week for the new season.
After their victorious test game against Young Africans SC, FC Augsburg is eager for their next challenge. The team will face TS Galaxy in a second test game, part of the "Mpumalanga Premier’s International Cup." Jess Thorup's squad has adapted well to their training camp in White River, Mpumalanga, gaining valuable experience in South Africa. The success in their test games will undoubtedly boost their confidence for the upcoming Bundesliga season, as they prepare in Europe's second-largest soccer nation, Germany.
Reflecting on their successful test game against Tanzania's record champions, FC Augsburg is preparing for their future encounters with determination and focus. While training camp in South Africa has proved beneficial, the team looks forward to returning to their Bavarian home, eager to showcase their progress on German soil. Young Africans SC may have lost in Stadion Mbombelah, but their formidable reputation as a top Tanzanian team made them a worthy opponent for Jess Thorup's squad, demonstrating the international appeal of test games around the world.
