Yanga's management continues to strengthen the squad behind the scenes after officially unveiling Manqoba Mngqithi as the club's new head coach yesterday, replacing Pedro Goncalves, who recently joined Morocco's AS FAR.
Sources within the club indicate that Yanga's recruitment drive is ongoing, with the Tanzanian champions now in the final stages of completing the signings of two defenders from Mashujaa FC.
The club is reportedly close to securing central defender Mohamed Mussa and right-back Abdulnasir Gamal as it continues to reinforce its squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Gamal is expected to replace Israel Mwenda, whose contract with Yanga has expired, while the signing of Mohamed Mussa forms part of the club's strategy to strengthen its central defensive options.
Next season, Yanga's central defense is expected to consist entirely of local players, with Mussa and Nasri Kombo joining Ibrahim Bacca, Dickson Job, and club captain Bakari Mwamnyeto.
When unveiling the new football calendar earlier this week, Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) President Wallace Karia advised clubs to build larger squads in preparation for the demanding 2026/27 campaign.
The 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League season is scheduled to conclude in May, meaning clubs are expected to face a congested fixture schedule with matches played in quick succession throughout the campaign.
