The saying “never discourage anyone” carries deep meaning for Yanga striker Prince Dube, who yesterday delivered a crucial 1–0 victory for the Wananchi against Coastal Union in the NBC Premier League match played at the Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma.
Dube scored the lone goal in the 88th minute, finishing off a cross from Duke Abuya on the right flank.
The forward had a difficult start to the season, facing heavy criticism from analysts and dealing with immense pressure—pressure that might have broken him had Yanga fans not stood firmly behind him through every moment.
Although he has not yet reached 100% of the expectations set by the Wananchi, he has continued to be a decisive player for Yanga in key moments.
After a long dry spell, he scored the only goal in Yanga’s first CAF Champions League group-stage match against AS FAR, securing a 1–0 win.
In the previous league match against Fountain Gate, Dube opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Pacome Zouzoua added the second.
Yesterday, after missing several chances earlier in the match, he redeemed himself in the dying minutes, scoring the winning goal that guaranteed Yanga three vital points—lifting them to second place on the league table with 16 points.
This is the Prince—Mwana wa Mfalme—who has now scored four goals across all competitions this season.
