Tanzania, July 10 -- Dar es Salaam. Mainland Premier League champions Young Africans (Yanga) have appointed experienced South African tactician Manqoba Mngqithi as their new head coach, replacing Portuguese Pedro Goncalves ahead of the 2026/27 season.

The club confirmed the appointment yesterday, ending weeks of speculation over who would take charge following Goncalves' departure last month.

Mngqithi, 55, joins the Jangwani Street giants after leaving South African Premiership side Golden Arrows, where he guided the club to consecutive top-eight finishes before parting ways by mutual agreement when his contract expired at the end of June.

His arrival signals Yanga's intention to strengthen both domestically and on the continental stag...