Young Africans
Young Africans S.C., often referred to as Yanga, is a historic football club based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, founded in 1935. The club has a storied legacy in Tanzanian football, consistently competing at the top level and winning numerous domestic championships. Known for its vibrant fan culture and rivalry with Simba SC, Yanga is a key player in the Mainland Tanzania Premier League. The club was recently in the news following a dispute with Simba SC, which accused Yanga of violating league regulations by preventing their players from accessing training at the match venue.
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Recent news mentions
Young Africans have secured a place in next season’s Caf interclub competitions.
Yanga, Simba SC seal Caf slots amid Champions League race
Tanzania· 2026-05-30
Young Africans are the defending champions and currently sit second in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League.
Mainland League log poised for shake-up as giants close the gapTanzania· 2026-02-24
Young Africans are steadily climbing in CAF’s five-year club coefficient rankings.
How Yanga are closing in on Simba in Caf Club RankingsTanzania· 2026-02-23
Young Africans (Yanga) have received a timely morale boost ahead of their crucial CAF group-stage clash against Morocco’s ASFAR.
CAF sanction gives Yanga SC edge in crucial ASFAR clashTanzania· 2026-02-06
Young Africans raised their points to 5 and remains in second place after drawing with Al Ahly SC.
ترتيب مجموعة الأهلي بعد التعادل مع يانج أفريكانز فى دوري أبطال أفريقيا
Egypt· 2026-01-31
Young Africans is in Group B with Al Ahly SC, Royal Army, and Kabylie.
قرعة دوري أبطال أفريقيا.. تعرف على جميع المجموعات كاملةEgypt· 2025-11-03
Young Africans (Yanga) have advanced to the CAF Champions’ League group stage.
Yanga, Simba SC avoid early clashes in CAF group stageTanzania· 2025-10-28Young Africans secured a convincing 3-0 win over Wiliete FC of Angola in the CAF Champions League.
CAF tourneys: Tanzanian clubs one step away from next stageTanzania· 2025-09-21Yanga SC has continued its steady ascent, climbing from 13th to 12th place in the CAF rankings.
Simba, Yanga fuel Tanzania’s Climb in African football hierarchyTanzania· 2025-08-08Young Africans are involved in a rivalry match against Simba Sports Club.
Simba SC announce boycott of Kariakoo derby against Yanga over rule violationsTanzania· 2025-03-08