Club · Vodacom Tanzania Premier League · Dar es Salaam
Young Africans SC
Wananchi · Founded 1935 · Professional
- Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium · 60,000
- Tanzania
- Reputation
- 5,100 calc
- Squad strength calc
- 102.69 Best sixteen by CA
- Players calc
- 34
- Balance
- £1,500,000
- Transfer budget
- £300,000
- Wage budget
- £2,000 p/w
Best XI (calc)
- GKDjigui Diarra
- DLIbrahim Bacca
- DRAttohoula Yao Kouassi
- MLFaridi Mussa
- MRDenis Nkane
- DCBakari Mwamnyeto
- DCDickson Job
- MCKhalid Aucho
- MCJonas Mkude
- STMaxi Mpia
- STLazarous Kambole
- Formation
- 4-4-2
- Average CA (calc)
- 102.4
- Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
- 116
- Defender, highest CA (calc)
- 102
- Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
- 114
- Attacker, highest CA (calc)
- 95
Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.
Best sixteen (calc)
Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.
| Measure | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | League rank of average | League rank of median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ability | 102.69 | 102.0 | 95 | 116 | 2 | 2 |
| Expected potential | 109.25 | 110.0 | 99 | 120 | 3 | 2 |
| Value | £178,543 | £174,813 | £30,355 | £299,081 | 1 | 1 |
| Sale value | £190,365 | £186,428 | £16,695 | £328,989 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly wage | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6 | 1 |
| Age | 27.44 | 27.23 | 22 | 33 | 6 | 6 |
Contracted players
36| Name | Positions | Age | Nationality | Status | CA | PA | Value calc | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djigui Diarra | GK | 28 | Mali | — | 116 | 120 | £296,797 | — |
| Stéphane Aziz Ki | AM (RLC) | 27 | Burkina Faso | — | 114 | 115 | £299,081 | Jun 2024 |
| Khalid Aucho | DM, M (C) | 29 | Uganda | — | 109 | 109 | £286,168 | — |
| Jonas Mkude | M/AM (C) | 30 | Tanzania | — | 107 | 110 | £230,541 | Jun 2025 |
| Faridi Mussa | M (L), AM (RL) | 27 | Tanzania | — | 104 | 110 | £247,230 | — |
| Pacôme Zouzoua | M (C), AM (LC) | 26 | Côte d'Ivoire | — | 103 | 109 | £171,256 | — |
| Attohoula Yao Kouassi | D (RL), WB (R) | 26 | Côte d'Ivoire | — | 102 | 112 | £175,720 | — |
| Bakari Mwamnyeto | D (C) | 27 | Tanzania | — | 102 | 105 | £186,057 | — |
| Maxi Mpia | AM (L), ST (C) | 23 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 102 | 113 | £206,730 | — |
| Dickson Job | D (RLC) | 22 | Tanzania | — | 101 | 120 | £173,907 | — |
| Ibrahim Bacca | D (RLC) | 25 | Tanzania | — | 100 | 110 | £131,598 | Jun 2024 |
| Joyce Lomalisa | D/WB (L) | 30 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 99 | 99 | £123,655 | Jun 2025 |
| Mudathir Yahya | DM, M (C) | 27 | Tanzania | — | 98 | 100 | £136,458 | — |
| Salum Abubakar | DM, M (C) | 30 | Tanzania | — | 96 | 101 | £84,945 | — |
| Lazarous KamboleOn loan at Zesco United FC | AM (RL), ST (C) | 29 | Zambia | — | 96 | 110 | £89,640 | — |
| Nickson Kibabage | D/WB (L) | 22 | Tanzania | — | 95 | 110 | £76,194 | — |
| Skudu Makudubela | M (L), AM (LC) | 33 | South Africa | — | 95 | 105 | £30,355 | — |
| Kennedy Musonda | AM (R), ST (C) | 28 | Zambia | — | 95 | 100 | £450 | Jun 2025 |
| Ally Kibwana | D (RL), WB (R) | 22 | Tanzania | — | 93 | 115 | £45,594 | — |
| Héritier Makambo | ST (C) | 29 | The Democratic Republic of the Congo | — | 93 | 105 | £450 | — |
| Metacha Mnata | GK | 24 | Tanzania | — | 93 | 105 | £337 | — |
| Clement Mzize | ST (C) | 19 | Tanzania | — | 93 | 100–130 | £53,640 | Jun 2025 |
| Augustine Okrah | M (L), AM (LC) | 29 | Ghana | — | 90 | 100 | £450 | — |
| Hafiz Konkoni | ST (C) | 23 | Ghana | — | 90 | 102 | £365 | Jun 2024 |
| Abuutwalib Mshery | GK | 23 | Tanzania | — | 88 | 105 | £274 | Jun 2024 |
| Denis Nkane | M (R), AM (RL) | 20 | Tanzania | — | 87 | 100–130 | £450 | — |
| Zawadi Mauya | DM, M (C) | 34 | Tanzania | — | 86 | 90 | £0 | Jun 2024 |
| Fred Gift | D (C), DM | 24 | Uganda | — | 86 | 95 | £405 | Jun 2026 |
| Joseph Guédé | AM (R), ST (C) | 28 | Côte d'Ivoire | — | 85 | 110 | £260,730 | — |
| David BrysonOn loan at JKT Tanzania Sports Club | D/WB (L) | 21 | Tanzania | — | 85 | 90–120 | £382 | — |
| Crispin Ngushi | AM (R), ST (C) | 24 | Tanzania | — | 82 | 96 | £365 | Jun 2024 |
| Ally Said | D (C) | 21 | Tanzania | U20 Team | 64 | 70–100 | £405 | — |
| Abdulkarim Yunus | AM (C), ST (C) | 20 | Tanzania | U20 Team | 64 | 70–100 | £365 | Jun 2024 |
| Vincent Manyama | D/WB (R) | 19 | Tanzania | U20 Team | 63 | 60–90 | £382 | — |
| Geoffrey Magaigwa | GK | 21 | Tanzania | U20 Team | 62 | 70–100 | £337 | — |
| Shaibu Mtita Seif | — | 18 | Tanzania | — | 55 | 70–100 | £427 | — |
Contracted-player overview (calc)
- Players
- 36
- CA16
- 102.8
- PA16
- 112.7
- Off-scale CA values excluded
- 0
- Off-scale PA values excluded
- 0
- Average age
- 25.2
- Under 21
- 5
- Squad value (calc)
- £3,312,140
- Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2024
- 7
Highest potential
| Djigui Diarra | 28 | 120 |
| Dickson Job | 22 | 120 |
| Stéphane Aziz Ki | 27 | 115 |
| Ally Kibwana | 22 | 115 |
| Maxi Mpia | 23 | 113 |
| Attohoula Yao Kouassi | 26 | 112 |
| Jonas Mkude | 30 | 110 |
| Faridi Mussa | 27 | 110 |
| Ibrahim Bacca | 25 | 110 |
| Lazarous Kambole | 29 | 110 |
Set-piece takers
| Corner takers | Jonas Mkude |
| Free-kick takers | Stéphane Aziz Ki |
| Penalty takers | Stéphane Aziz Ki |
| Long-throw takers | Maxi Mpia |
Staff
7| Name | Job | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Mshindo Msolla | — | Tanzania | 56 |
| Managers | |||
| Miguel Ángel Gamondi | Manager First Team | Argentina | 56 |
| Assistant Managers | |||
| Moussa N'Daw | Assistant Manager First Team | Senegal | 54 |
| Goalkeeping Coaches | |||
| Alaa Meskini | Gk Coach First Team | Morocco | 40 |
| Fitness Coaches | |||
| Edem Mortotsi | Fitness Coach First Team | Ghana | 30 |
| Analysts | |||
| Mpho Maruping | Performance Analyst First Team | South Africa | 31 |
| Technical Directors | |||
| Haji Manara | Technical Director | Tanzania | 47 |
Club
- Full name
- Young Africans SC
- Short name
- Young Africans
- Nickname
- Wananchi
- Second nickname
- —
- Six-letter name
- Yanga
- Three-letter name
- YSC
- Alternative abbreviation
- YAN
- Nation
- Tanzania
- Stadium
- Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium 60,000
- Training ground
- Tazama Training Center
- World reputation
- 0
- Potential reputation
- 0
- Reputation scope (calc)
- Continental
- Hashtag
- —
Squad and expectations
- Players (calc)
- 34
- Foreign players (calc)
- 14
- Homegrown in nation (calc)
- 15
- Loaned in (calc)
- 0
- Loaned out (calc)
- 2
- Ranking score (calc)
- 5,490
- Predicted position (calc)
- 2
- Stored media expectation
- Title Contender, Promotion or Champions League Qualification
- Stored predicted finish
- —
Board elections
- Known election date
- —
- Term length (years)
- 2
- Maximum terms
- —
- Current president’s terms
- 1
- Minimum turnout
- 0%
- Maximum turnout
- 100%
Typical promises
- Promise new players
- Promise more money
The known date can describe the last election or a future election. A missing term limit can mean unlimited or unset in the source.
Finances
- Financial state
- —
- Rich benefactor
- None
- Benefactor changes starting finances
- No
- Balance
- £1,500,000
- Transfer budget
- £300,000
- Transfer budget before the window
- —
- Wage budget (weekly)
- £2,000
- Highest weekly wage
- —
- Loan debt
- £0
- Previous turnover
- £1,800,000
- Previous profit
- £0
- Average ticket price
- £3
- Season ticket price
- £35
- Stadium rent (yearly)
- —
- Rents stadium
- Yes
- Rent share of gate receipts
- —
- Transfer embargo
- —
Fans and facilities
- Average attendance
- 20,000
- Minimum attendance
- 10,000
- Maximum attendance
- 60,000
- Season ticket holders
- 12,500
- Club members
- —
- Supporter loyalty
- 17
- Supporter passion
- 18
- Supporter patience
- 6
- Supporter affluence
- 12
- Supporter temperament
- 10
- Supporter expectations
- 16
- Morale
- 0
- Training facilities
- 13
- Corporate facilities
- —
- Youth facilities
- 11
- Youth coaching
- 12
- Youth recruitment
- 18
- Youth importance
- 12
Kits
- Home Background #39B473, foreground #FFF600
- Away Background #FFF600, foreground #39B473
- Third Background #626262, foreground #080808
Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.
Every kit part (12)
| Home | Shirt | Shirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Shoulder Stripe Down (Epaulets)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Socks | Socks: Hoop (Top) Alternative 1 | ||
| Home (GK) | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shirt | Shirt: PlainBack: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 1 | ||
| Away | Socks | Socks: Hoop (Top) Alternative 1 | ||
| Third | Shirt | —Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Third | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Third | Socks | Socks: Halves (Top-Bottom) Alternative 0 |
Teams
| Team | Type | Captain | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Africans SC | First Team | — | 5,100 |
Affiliated clubs
| Kampala Capital City Authority FC£0 a year · 0% wages paid · 70% friendly chance | Good RelationsPlay friendlies · Marketing relationship · Knowledge flows both ways | 2021–2024 |
Board
- Chairman title
- President
- Director of football
- —
League position by season
Honours (calc)
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 11 | 6 | 2023 |
| Tanzanian Community Shield | 5 | 6 | 2015 |
| Tanzanian Federation Cup | 3 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nyerere Cup | 3 | 1 | 1999 |
| Mapinduzi Cup | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup | — | 1 | — |
League history
18| Season | Division | Pos | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 30 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 78 |
| 2022 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 74 |
| 2021 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 2/18 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 74 |
| 2020 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 2/20 | 38 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 72 |
| 2019 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 2/20 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 86 |
| 2018 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 3/16 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 52 |
| 2017 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 68 |
| 2016 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 73 |
| 2015 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/14 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 55 |
| 2014 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 2/14 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 56 |
| 2013 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/14 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 60 |
| 2012 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 3/14 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 49 |
| 2011 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/12 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 49 |
| 2010 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 2/12 | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 49 |
| 2009 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/12 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 51 |
| 2008 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/14 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 49 |
| 2006 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 30 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 70 |
| 2005 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 1/16 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 61 |
Derbies
Staff posts
| Coach First Team | Name Unknown | 2 |
| Scout | Name Unknown | 1 |
| Physio First Team | Name Unknown | 1 |
| Gk Coach First Team | Name Unknown | 1 |
| Chief Scout | Name Unknown | 1 |
| Head Physio | Name Unknown | 1 |
| Manager (U20 Team) | Name Unknown | 1 |
Transfers in
Transfers out
| Date | Player | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2024 | Jesus Moloko | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | Mamadou Doumbia | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 6 Aug 2023 | Erick Johola | Geita Gold FC | Transfer | £0 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Djuma Shabani | Al-Hilal Omdurman | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 30 Jul 2023 | Fiston Kalala Mayele | Pyramids Football Club | Transfer | £725,000 |
| 29 Jul 2023 | Yannick Bangala | Azam Football Club | Transfer | £75,000 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | Yusuph Athuman | West Armenia Yerevan | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 13 Jul 2023 | David Bryson | JKT Tanzania Sports Club | Loan | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Gaël Bigirimana | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Tuisila Kisinda | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Bernard Morrison | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Said Musa | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Abdallah Shaibu | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | Dickson Ambundo | — | Transfer | £0 |
| 16 Jan 2023 | Lazarous Kambole | Zesco United FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Feisal Salum | Azam Football Club | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2023 | Yusuph Athuman | Coastal Union FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 22 Dec 2022 | Saïdi Ntibazonkiza | Simba Sports Club | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 17 Aug 2022 | Ramadhani Kabwili | Rayon Sports FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2022 | Balama Mapinduzi | Mtibwa Sugar | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Aug 2022 | Yassin Salumu | Singida Fountain Gate FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Omary Chibada | Tabora United FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Paul Godfrey | Singida Fountain Gate FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2022 | Yacouba Songné | Ihefu Sports Club | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jan 2022 | Adeyum Saleh | Geita Gold FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 31 Jul 2021 | Metacha Mnata | Polisi Tanzania FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Said Musa | Ndanda FC | Loan | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Said Musa | Ndanda FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 1 Jul 2021 | Juma Mahadhi | Geita Gold FC | Transfer | Unknown fee |
| 14 Jun 2019 | Beno Kakolanya | Simba Sports Club | Transfer | Unknown fee |
Across versions
| Version | Division | Reputation | Players | Balance | Transfer budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 5,150 | 38 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 5,250 | 37 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 5,250 | 32 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | Vodacom Tanzania Premier League | 5,100 | 36 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 38 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 38 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 35 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 34 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 34 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 34 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 34 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Tanzanian Mainland Premier Division | 4,750 | 34 | £1,500,000 | £300,000 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 33 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 33 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 30 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 30 | £0 | — |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 30 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 36 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 36 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 34 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 34 | £0 | — |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 34 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Tanzanian Premier Division | 2,500 | 31 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 32 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Top League | 2,500 | 37 | £0 | — |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 37 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 42 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 45 | £0 | — |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 44 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 42 | £0 | — |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 42 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 43 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Top League | 2,500 | 41 | £0 | — |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 41 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.3.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 44 | £0 | — |
| FM15 15.0.0 | Top League | 2,500 | 41 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.3.0 | Premier Division | 2,500 | 41 | £0 | — |
| FM14 14.0.0 | A Premier Division | 2,500 | 41 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.3.0 | A Premier Division | 2,500 | 43 | £0 | — |
| FM13 13.0.0 | A Premier Division | 2,500 | 43 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.2.0 | A Premier Division | 2,500 | 38 | £0 | — |
| FM12 12.0.0 | — | — | 35 | £0 | — |
| FM11 11.0.0 | — | — | 39 | £0 | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | A Premier Division | 2,500 | 34 | £0 | — |