Young Africans SC (Yanga) continued their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a convincing 7-2 victory over Magereza Dar es Salaam in a friendly match played as part of their pre-season programme. The game gave head coach Manqoba Mngqithi an opportunity to give playing time to several squad members and assess the team's readiness ahead of the new campaign.
Depu was the standout performer after scoring a brace, while the other goals were scored by Boka, Albert, Edmund, Okello, and Casemiro. Players including Okello, Max, Shekh, and Mpemba D also made important contributions by providing assists during the dominant display.
The result highlights Yanga's positive progress under their new technical team, with the squad continuing to improve as preparations intensify. The Tanzanian champions are building towards the 2026/27 season, where they aim to defend their domestic titles and compete strongly in the CAF Champions League.
