Young Africans Sports Club, commonly known as Yanga, is one of the most famous football clubs in Tanzania. The team was founded in 1935 and is based in Dar es Salaam, where it became an important part of the country’s football culture.
The club plays in the Tanzanian Premier League and has a long history of domestic success. Young Africans have won numerous league titles and national trophies, which makes it one of the most decorated teams in Tanzanian football. The team’s traditional colours are yellow and green, while its supporters are widely known as Wananchi.
Young Africans also have a strong presence in African competitions. The club has appeared in CAF tournaments and reached the CAF Confederation Cup final in 2023, a major achievement for Tanzanian football. The home matches are connected with the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, a venue with a capacity of around 60,000 spectators.
One of the most notable parts of the club’s identity is its rivalry with Simba SC. The two teams compete in the famous Kariakoo Derby, which is considered one of the biggest football rivalries in East Africa. Young Africans remains a central name in Tanzanian football because of its history, passionate supporters, and continued participation at national and continental levels.
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Current Tournaments
As of today, Young Africans is participating in the following tournaments: CAF Champions League; Premier League; Tanzania Azam Sports Federation Cup.
Previous Match
The last match took place on 20 August 2026 against Coastal Union as part of the Premier League tournament. The match Young Africans - Coastal Union ended with a score of 4:1.
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Upcoming Match
Young Africans will play their next match home against JKT Tanzania as part of the Premier League tournament. The game Young Africans - JKT Tanzania will take place on 24 August 2026.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
During this period, the team has won 9, drawn 0, and lost 1. Goal statistics: goals scored – 28; goals conceded – 6; average goals scored – 2.8; average goals conceded – 0.6. Average at home: scored – 3.2, conceded – 0.4; away: 2.4 scored and 0.8 conceded, respectively.