The Coastal Union FC is a Tanzanian professional football club based in Tanga, and it competes in the Tanzanian Premier League. The team plays its home matches at Mkwakwani Stadium, located in Tanga city, Tanzania, with an approximate capacity of 15,000 spectators. It also features a set of sharp young players and experienced veterans like Maabad Maulid, Shiza Kichuya, Athumani Makambo, and Cleophance Mkandala, among others.
Founded in 1948 by a group of schoolboys, Coastal Union FC was formed to unite players from various street soccer teams into one team capable of competing at higher levels. In the 2026/27 season, the club has faced a very challenging start, facing multiple defeats, including the opening two matches. This article covers Coastal Union’s history, squad, back bench, livescores, results, standings, transfers, and upcoming updates.
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Coastal Union FC overview
| Overview | Details |
| Full Name | Coastal Union Football Club |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founded In | Tanga, Tanzania |
| Club Type | Professional football club |
| Nickname | Wagosi wa Kaya |
| Home City | Tanga |
| Home Stadium | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| Stadium Capacity | Approximately 10,000–15,000, depending on the source |
| League | NBC Premier League |
| Club Colours | Red and white |
| Country | Tanzania |
| 2025/26 League Position | 8th |
| 2025/26 Points | 36 |
| 2025/26 Record | 9 wins, 9 draws, 12 defeats |
| 2025/26 Goals | 31 scored, 37 conceded |
| Major Domestic Honours | Nyerere Cup: 1980, 1988 |
| CAF Competitions | African Cup Winners’ Cup and CAF Confederation Cup |
| Latest Continental Appearance | 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup |
| Historical Identity | A historic Tanga club with roots in school and street football |
| 2026/27 Status | Competing in the NBC Premier League |
History of Coastal Union FC
Commonly known as Wagosi wa Kaya, the Coastal Union FC was established in 1948 by schoolboys. The main aim was to bring street teams together to form one strong team capable of competing at higher levels. After formation, the club impacted the growth of Tanga’s soccer culture, followed by their great Nargis Cup win in 1950. In the 1980s, the club faced its most successful period, winning the 1980 and 1988 Nyerere Cup. Since its foundation till today, Coastal Union FC remains one of Tanzania’s historic soccer clubs, and they are among the best competitors in the NBC Premier League, with the home matches played at Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga.
Coastal Union FC stadium
The Mkwakwani Stadium serves as Coastal Union FC’s home stadium. The stadium is located in Tanga, Tanzania, and has a seating capacity of 10,000 to 15,000. For the Coastal Union, the stadium is more than their home playing ground; it is in Tanga, where the club was formed, and further connects the club with their local supporters, keeping the Tanga football culture alive.
Coastal Union FC Squad
With the top goalscorer as Gradi Kiala, the Coastal Union has a perfect blend of young players and veterans. Here are the Coastal Union FC players, led by Joffrey Manyasi, their captain.
| Player name | Position | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Country of Origin |
| Salum | Unknown | Not listed | Not listed | 24 | Tanzania |
| Kapil Brayan | Unknown | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tanzania |
| Omari Jabeer | Unknown | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tanzania |
| K. Mwakisiki | Goalkeeper | 22 | Not listed | 40 | Tanzania |
| Chuma Ramadhani | Goalkeeper | 22 | Not listed | 18 | Tanzania |
| Andrew William | Defender | 23 | Not listed | 2 | Tanzania |
| Aidan Rasimos | Defender | 21 | Not listed | 26 | Tanzania |
| Ally Ayubu Msangi | Defender | 20 | Not listed | 5 | Tanzania |
| Suleiman Abdallah | Defender | 26 | Not listed | 42 | Tanzania |
| Alfred Laurent | Defender | 24 | 190 cm | 4 | Tanzania |
| Adam Arafat | Defender | 27 | Not listed | 59 | Tanzania |
| Geoffrey Manyasi | Midfielder | 32 | Not listed | 16 | Tanzania |
| Brayan | Midfielder | 20 | 178 cm | Not listed | Brazil |
| Ali Said | Midfielder | 25 | Not listed | 63 | Tanzania |
| Saad Mwanza | Midfielder | 23 | 175 cm | Not listed | Tanzania |
| Gradi Kiala | Midfielder | 28 | Not listed | 13 | DR Congo |
| Shiza Kichuya | Striker | 30 | 160 cm | 25 | Tanzania |
| M. Maabad | Striker | 27 | Not listed | 9 | Tanzania/Zanzibar |
| Athumani Makambo | Striker | 21 | Not listed | 10 | Tanzania |
| M. Mwamita | Striker | 31 | Not listed | Not listed | Tanzania |
| N. Mussa | Striker | Not listed | Not listed | 11 | Tanzania |
| Alexander Shaibu | Striker | Not listed | Not listed | 56 | Ghana |
| Matheo Mtundo | Striker | 24 | Not listed | 36 | Tanzania |
| Robert Pius | Striker | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Tanzania |
Coastal Union FC coach and technical team
The coastal Union FC is led by head coach Fikiri Elias, who is in charge of planning, squad selection, and first-team matchday strategies. The team’s technical bench runs alongside the executive management, which is headed by Steven Mguto, the club’s chairman. The table below represents the Coastal Union FC technical bench.
| Name | Position | Nationality |
| Fikiri Elias Mahiza | Head Coach | Tanzanian |
| Joseph Lazaro | Assistant Coach | Tanzanian |
| Hassan Ramadhan Muhsin | Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Dr. Fungo Ally Fungo | Vice Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Omary Ayoub | Secretary General / Chief Executive Officer | Tanzanian |
| Abdulrahman Fumbwe | Technical Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Salim Omari | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Razack Yussuf | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Douglas Mhani | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Abdallah Sabebe | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Hassan Matan | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Abdallah Bamzaku | Technical Committee Member | Tanzanian |
| Dkt. Fungo Ally | Finance, Planning & Resources Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Mohamed Kiruwasha | Registration Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Ally Sechonge | Information, Marketing & Sponsorship Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Unda Lugano | Discipline & Ethics Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
| Abdallah Unenge | Mobilisation Committee Chairman | Tanzanian |
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Coastal Union FC Fixtures
The fixtures show the upcoming teams’ matches in the 2026/27 season. These schedules provide match details, which include opponents, kickoff times, dates, and venues. Below is a tabular representation of the Coastal Union FC fixtures.
| Date | Kick-off | Opponent | Home/Away | Stadium |
| 15 Aug 2026 | 6:30 PM | Mashujaa FC | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 6:30 PM | Young Africans | Away | Uhuru Stadium |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 8:30 PM | TRA United | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 27 Aug 2026 | 7:00 PM | Simba SC | Away | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium |
| 5 Sep 2026 | 4:00 PM | Polisi Tanzania | Away | Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium |
| 12 Sep 2026 | 7:00 PM | JKT Tanzania | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 8 Oct 2026 | 9:00 PM | TRA United | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 6:00 PM | Singida Black Stars | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 24 Oct 2026 | 8:30 PM | Namungo FC | Away | Majaliwa Stadium |
| 28 Oct 2026 | 9:00 PM | Kagera Sugar | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 31 Oct 2026 | 9:00 PM | Dodoma Jiji | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 21 Nov 2026 | 4:00 PM | Pamba Jiji | Away | CCM Kirumba Stadium |
| 29 Nov 2026 | 7:00 PM | Geita Gold | Away | Bukombe Stadium |
| 5 Dec 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fountain Gate | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 11 Dec 2026 | 4:15 PM | Mbeya City | Away | Sokoine Stadium |
| 31 Dec 2026 | 9:00 PM | Mbeya City | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 16 Jan 2027 | 4:00 PM | TRA United | Away | Stadium TBC |
| 2 Feb 2027 | 7:00 PM | Simba SC | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 8 Feb 2027 | 4:00 PM | Fountain Gate | Away | Stadium TBC |
| 11 Feb 2027 | 7:00 PM | Azam FC | Away | Azam Complex |
| 15 Feb 2027 | 9:00 PM | Singida Black Stars | Away | Airtel Stadium |
| 28 Feb 2027 | 7:00 PM | Namungo FC | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 7 Mar 2027 | 6:00 PM | Geita Gold | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 14 Mar 2027 | 9:00 PM | Pamba Jiji | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 9 Apr 2027 | 4:00 PM | Mashujaa FC | Away | Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium |
| 18 Apr 2027 | 7:00 PM | Kagera Sugar | Away | Kaitaba Stadium |
| 3 May 2027 | 4:00 PM | Polisi Tanzania | Home | Mkwakwani Stadium |
| 12 May 2027 | 4:00 PM | Dodoma Jiji | Away | Jamhuri Stadium |
| 16 May 2027 | 4:00 PM | JKT Tanzania | Away | Stadium TBC |
Coastal Union results
The Coastal Union results show how the team has performed in the recent games. Here we equip fans with the dates, scorelines, draws, wins, defeats, and the opponents. Below are the Coastal Union results in the 2026/27 season.
| Date | Match | Score | Outcome |
| 15 August 2026 | Coastal Union vs Mashujaa FC | 0–1 | Loss |
| 20 August 2026 | Young Africans vs Coastal Union | 4–1 | Loss |
Coastal Union table and standings
The Coastal Union table presents the team’s progress compared with other teams in the NBC Premier League. The Coastal Union sits in 16th place, having played two games and lost both. Below are the Coastal Union FC standings.
| Pos. | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Young Africans | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Simba SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Singida Black Stars | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 4 | Polisi Tanzania | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 |
| 5 | Azam FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 6 | Mbeya City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mashujaa FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Tabora United | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | Namungo FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Fountain Gate | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Kagera Sugar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 12 | Pamba Jiji | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | JKT Tanzania | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 14 | Dodoma Jiji | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 15 | TRA United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Coastal Union | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Coastal Union FC stats
The Coastal Union FC Stats has the team in 16th place in the NBC Premier League with no points. Despite having faced hard times in the league’s opening matches, the Coastal Union still carries hopes of doing much better in the 2026/27 season. Here are the team’s stats.
| Statistic | Record |
| Competition | NBC Premier League |
| Season | 2026–27 |
| Current League Position | 16th |
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 5 |
| Goal Difference | -4 |
| Points | 0 |
| Points Per Match | 0.00 |
| Goals Scored Per Match | 0.50 |
| Goals Conceded Per Match | 2.50 |
| Win Percentage | 0% |
| Draw Percentage | 0% |
| Loss Percentage | 100% |
| Home Record | 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss |
| Away Record | 0 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss |
| Home Goals Scored | 0 |
| Home Goals Conceded | 1 |
| Away Goals Scored | 1 |
| Away Goals Conceded | 4 |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Matches Failed to Score | 1 |
| Biggest Home Win | N/A |
| Biggest Away Win | N/A |
| Biggest Home Defeat | 0–1 vs Mashujaa FC |
| Biggest Away Defeat | 1–4 vs Young Africans |
| Longest Winning Streak | 0 Matches |
| Longest Unbeaten Run | 0 Matches |
| Last Five Matches | L-L |
Coastal Union FC H2H records
The table below provides an outline of Coastal Union FC’s H2H records across the current season.
| Opponent | Matches Played | Coastal Union Wins | Draws | Opponent Wins | Goal Difference |
| Simba SC | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -38 |
| Young Africans SC | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | -22 |
| Namungo FC | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -5 |
| Singida Black Stars | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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Coastal Union transfers
The 2026/27 transfer window has left Coastal Union with great departures and signings. Among the players who left are Bakari Msimu and Victor Akpan, with Shiza Kichuya, James Msuva, and Abdulkarim Segeja. Here are the Coastal Union FC transfers.
| Player | Position | Transfer Type | From | To | Status |
| Bakari Msimu | Midfielder | Transfer | Coastal Union | Simba SC | Completed |
| Farid Mussa | Winger | Free transfer | Yanga SC | Coastal Union | Completed |
| Shiza Kichuya | Winger | Free transfer | JKT Tanzania | Coastal Union | Completed |
| Abdulkarim Segeja | Forward | Transfer | Tanzania Prisons | Coastal Union | Completed |
| James Msuva | Forward | Free transfer | Unattached | Coastal Union | Completed |
| Thomas Ulimwengu | Striker | Free transfer | Unattached | Coastal Union | Reported/Completed |
| Yassin Mustapha | Defender | Free transfer | TRA United | Coastal Union | Completed |
| Aidan Rasimos | Defender | Transfer | Coastal Union | Azam FC | Reported interest – not confirmed |
| Victor Akpan | Midfielder | Potential return | Masafi Al Jonoub | Coastal Union | Reported – not confirmed |
Latest news about Coastal Union FC
In the opening matches of the NBC League, Coastal Union FC has suffered great defeats in both matches. Among the losses is the Young Africans SC (Yanga) of 4-1 on August 20, 2026, in the KMC Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam. The team has also received a red card to the defender Geofrey Manyasi and one goal scored by Gradi Kiala. Stay tuned on the SportPesa live blog official page for all upcoming updates on the NBC Premier League.
FAQs about Coastal Union FC
Where is Coastal Union FC based?
The Coastal Union FC is based in Tanga, Tanzania, and plays its home matches in Mkwakwani Stadium.
When was Coastal Union FC founded?
The Coastal Union FC was founded in 1948.
Which league does Coastal Union FC play in?
Coastal Union FC plays in the NBC Premier League, also known as Ligi Kuu Bara in Swahili.
Who is the Coastal Union FC coach?
The current head coach for Coastal Union FC is Fikiri Elias, who took charge in April 2026.
Conclusion
Despite having a hard time in the opening matches, Coastal Union FC remains one of the competitive teams in the NBC Premier League. Stay tuned on SportPesa for the upcoming Coastal Union FC match updates, coaching statistics, and exclusive East African football coverage.
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