JKT Tanzania 0-2 Young Africans | Tanzania Azam Sports Federation Cup | 16 May 2026

Young Africans (Yanga SC) booked their place in the next round of the Azam Sports Federation Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over JKT Tanzania at the Uhuru Stadium on Saturday night. The defending champions showed their class with a controlled performance, sealing the win with a goal in each half.

Match Overview

From the outset, Young Africans dictated the tempo. Their slick passing and quick movement out wide caused constant problems for the JKT defence. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute when winger Fiston Mayele cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot that nestled inside the far post. JKT responded with determined defending but could not create any meaningful attacks of their own.

Key Moments

• 18’ – Goal: Fiston Mayele (Young Africans) – a brilliant solo effort from the left wing.
• 41’ – Save: Young Africans goalkeeper Métir Djaïli denied JKT’s only shot on target with a sharp low stop.
• 63’ – Goal: Stephane Aziz Ki (Young Africans) tapped in from close range after a corner was not cleared.
• 80’ – Miss: Young Africans substitute Mudathir Yahya headed wide from a free-kick when unmarked.

Tactical Story

Young Africans deployed a high-pressing 4-3-3 that suffocated JKT’s midfield. The visitors struggled to string more than three passes together in the first half. After the second goal, Yanga eased off the gas, but JKT’s lack of creativity meant they never looked like staging a comeback. The tactical discipline of Yanga’s back four ensured JKT’s forwards were starved of service.

Standout Players

• Fiston Mayele (Young Africans) – The star forward scored a spectacular goal and was a constant menace.
• Stephane Aziz Ki (Young Africans) – The midfielder added the second goal and ran the game with his intelligence and passing range.
• Abdallah Mussa (JKT Tanzania) – The JKT captain worked tirelessly in midfield but was often isolated against Yanga’s superior numbers.

Season Impact

Young Africans continue their defence of the Azam Sports Federation Cup with another clean sheet, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight matches. JKT Tanzania exit the competition but can take pride in their defensive organisation against one of Tanzania’s strongest sides. For Yanga, the focus now shifts to the league as they chase a double in the 2025-26 campaign.