Yanga’s budget hits 33.7bn/-
DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans Sports Club have announced a budget of 33.7bn/- for the 2025/26 season, an increase of 8bn/- from last season’s budget of 25bn/-.
The budget was officially tabled during the club’s Ordinary General Meeting in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, where Yanga Vice-President and Chairperson of the Finance Committee, Arafat Hajji, presented the financial plan to members.
The proposed amount, he said, is aimed at supporting the club’s operations, players’ retentions and infrastructure and youth development throughout the season.
“With your permission, Chairman, I would like to present the income and expenditure budget for the 2025/26 season, which stands at 33,686,406,735/- ,” said Hajji, addressing the floor during the meeting.
The increase of 8bn/- represents a 32 per cent rise compared to the previous season’s allocation. During the budget presentation, the vicepresident noted that the club generated revenue amounting to 25,697,119,110/-, while expenditure stood at 25,389,969,912/-. One of the key components of the budget is the allocation of 1.5bn/- to support the initial stages of the club’s stadium construction.
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The proposed stadium, to be built at the Jangwani site, is expected to be a long-term solution to the club’s infrastructure needs.
During the meeting, Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, , Deogratius Ndejembi, joined the session via telephone and gave an update on the legal process surrounding the land ownership. He assured club members that the title deed for the Jangwani area is nearly complete, with official documentation expected within the next two weeks.
“We are in the final stages. I can confirm that within a fortnight, the title deed will be ready and Young Africans will be in full legal possession of the land,” said Ndejembi.
Yanga President Hersi Said reinforced the club’s commitment to starting the construction process once the land issue is resolved.
He explained that the stadium project will be carried out in phases and will involve cooperation with various stakeholders. Hersi also addressed the on-going interest in striker Clement Mzize. He revealed that the club had turned down an offer of 2 million US dollars (5bn/-) for Mzize, confirming that the player remains part of the club’s core plans for the upcoming season.
“Several clubs were interested in Mzize. We received an offer worth 2 million US dollars, but we refused. Mzize is committed to Yanga and we believe he can play an important role this season. He is now the highest-paid player at the club,” said Hersi.
“Success requires stability and we cannot sell key players while aiming to achieve results on the pitch. After his new contract concludes, we may consider transfer opportunities, but for now, he is not for sale,” he added.
The president also outlined the club’s focus on youth and women’s football, emphasising the need to invest in longterm talent development. He said, “We are focused on the growth of the club at every level from youth to women to the senior team.
The youth players represent the future of this club and the country. They will contribute not only on the pitch but also in adding value to our operations.” Hersi noted that with a stronger youth system, the club would not only develop talent for its senior squad but also build a sustainable pipeline of players, who can generate revenue through transfers in the future.
