Tanzania, March 22 -- Young Africans are facing a growing injury crisis, with several key attacking players sidelined and undergoing treatment, raising concern over the team's ability to sustain their title defence.

Despite the setbacks, Yanga have enjoyed an impressive run this season, winning 11 of their 15 matches and drawing four, scoring 31 goals and conceding just two to collect 37 points.

However, the absence of key contributors has begun to draw scrutiny from analysts.

Forwards Prince Dube and Laurindo Dilson Depu have each scored six goals, while Dickson Job has added one and Israel Mwenda has provided three assists.

All have been affected by injuries, with their combined contribution of 13 goals and three assists underlining...