Tanzania, April 4 -- Dar es Salaam. Defending champions Young Africans SC (Yanga) delivered a timely statement in the NBC Premier League, brushing aside Tanzania Prisons 3-0 to end a run of three consecutive draws and reassert control at the top of the table.

Played at KMC Complex in Dar es Salaam, the match carried added significance for Yanga, who had begun to show signs of inconsistency in recent weeks.

However, they responded with authority, producing a composed and clinical performance that underlined their championship pedigree.

The breakthrough came early in the second half through January signing Allan Okello, who has quickly become an influential figure since arriving from Vipers SC.

The Ugandan midfielder rose highest in the...