Young Africans SC qualifies for CAF Champions League group stage

Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC have secured their place in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League group stage following a dominant 8-1 aggregate victory over Madagascar’s CFFA.

In the second leg held at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Young Africans SC won 4-1. Ibrahim Kazimoto opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a header. Selemani Mwalimu scored twice shortly after the break, and Juma Issa Abushiri added a third in the 82nd minute. CFFA’s lone goal in the match was scored by Fitahiantsoa Albertin in the 74th minute.

This victory follows a 4-0 win in the first leg, marking the fourth consecutive time the Tanzanian club has reached the group stage. Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi noted that the team will now focus on preparing for the upcoming season, with the group stage scheduled to begin in November.