Young Africans Sports Club have announced the departure of head coach Manqoba Mngqithi and assistant coach Chyna Mokaila in a major technical bench shake-up communicated to supporters on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

In an official statement, the Tanzanian giants confirmed that they had reached a decision to part ways with Mngqithi, who was in charge of the first team. The club also announced the termination of its working relationship with Mokaila, who served as the first team's assistant coach.

The announcement marks a significant change in the club's technical department as Young Africans prepare to move forward under new leadership. However, the statement did not disclose the specific reasons behind the decisions to end the two coaches' tenures.

The club's leadership expressed appreciation to both Mngqithi and Mokaila for their contributions during their time at the organisation. Young Africans also wished the two coaches success in their future professional assignments.

"Uongozi unawashukuru Watendaji hawa kwa mchango wao ndani ya Klabu yetu na unawatakia kila la kheri kwenye majukumu yao mapya," the statement read in part, thanking the departing officials for their service.

The announcement comes as attention shifts to the search for a new head coach who will guide the first team through its upcoming assignments. Young Africans indicated that preparations to identify a replacement had already begun and that the process was expected to be completed soon.

"Tayari mchakato wa haraka wa kumpata Kocha Mkuu mpya umeanza na unatarajia kukamilika hivi karibuni," the club added, signalling its intention to move quickly in filling the vacant position.

The club's next appointment will be closely watched by supporters eager to see how the changes affect the team's performances and ambitions in domestic and continental competitions.

Young Africans remain one of Tanzania's prominent football clubs, and the appointment of a new technical leader will be an important decision for the club's management as it seeks to maintain its competitive standing.

For now, the club has not named an interim coach or revealed who is being considered for the vacant head coach position. Fans will be waiting for further communication from the management as the recruitment process continues.

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