Tetesi za Usajili Yanga 2026/2027: Everything You Need to Know About Young Africans’ Summer Transfer Plans
Young Africans SC are gearing up for what could be their most ambitious transfer window yet — and the rumour mill is already spinning at full speed.
As the 2025/26 Tanzania Mainland Premier League season winds down, the Jangwani giants (Yanga)are already laying the groundwork for the 2026/2027 campaign. With domestic dominance firmly established and continental ambitions burning brighter than ever, Yanga’s transfer activity heading into the new season is the hottest topic in East African football right now.
Here is everything you need to know about the latest Tetezi za Usajili Yanga 2026/2027 — the transfer rumours, confirmed deals, departures to watch, and the big-picture vision driving it all.
The Foundation: What Yanga Built in 2025/26
Before looking forward, it’s worth appreciating the platform Yanga have constructed. The club had a hugely successful 2024 campaign, defending their Mainland Premier League and Federation Cup titles, while also claiming the Community Shield and Muungano Cup — trophies previously held by arch-rivals Simba SC.
During the January 2026 transfer window, Yanga were among the most active clubs on the continent. They signed Ugandan international midfielder Allan Okello from Vipers SC in a deal worth around $300,000, bringing in a player renowned for his creativity, vision, and top-level experience. The club also bolstered their attacking options with Angolan striker Dziekujemy Depu from Polish side RKS Radomiak Radom, adding pace, physicality, and a greater goal threat to the frontline.
Those January additions, combined with the contract extension of star striker Clement Mzize — who scored 14 goals and five assists in the 2024/25 season — showed that Yanga are serious about building a squad capable of competing at the very highest level.
Tetesi za Usajili Msimu huu 2026/27: The Big Summer Rumour
Jean Claude Girimugisha (21): Tetesi
Reports indicate that Yanga SC is pursuing the signature of Burundian international Jean Claude Girimugisha (21), who currently plays for Al Hilal Omdurman.
Jean Claude Girimugisha
Girimugisha signed a four-year contract with Al Hilal in July 2025, keeping him at the club until 2029. As things stand, he still has three years remaining on his deal. It is worth noting that Girimugisha’s name has been linked with a move to Yanga since the previous major transfer window. The player is versatile and can operate as either a right winger (RW) or a left winger (LW).
Will Yanga succeed in signing Girimugisha?
Adolf Bitegeko from Azam FC: Tetesi
One of the most talked-about transfer stories heading into the 2026/2027 window involves Adolf Bitegeko, the creative midfielder currently contracted to Azam FC. Reports from local football outlets suggest that Yanga have been quietly making contact with Bitegeko’s camp, with the player reportedly having just six months remaining on his current deal.
Adolf Bitegeko
The interest makes complete tactical sense. Bitegeko is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the Tanzania Mainland Premier League, capable of both creating chances and operating with intelligence in the heart of the pitch. His potential availability — possibly as a free agent — would represent outstanding value for Yanga’s ambitious transfer strategy.
Whether the deal materialises remains to be seen, but it is a transfer saga that will dominate headlines throughout the summer.
Goalkeeper Pursuit: Fiacre Ntwari on Yanga’s Radar: Tetesi
In goalkeeping terms, Yanga have reportedly expressed strong interest in Fiacre Ntwari, the Rwandan international currently at Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa. According to reports, Yanga submitted a loan enquiry for the shot-stopper, who struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Chiefs after joining from TS Galaxy in 2024.
Fiacre Ntwari
Ntwari is a goalkeeper with proven quality between the sticks and international pedigree with the Rwandan national team. A loan move would give Yanga reliable cover and competition while giving the goalkeeper regular first-team football — a deal that could suit all parties perfectly.
Ramadhani Chobwedo From TRA United : Tetesi
Ramadhani Chobwedo
Chobwedo joined TRA United during the mid-season transfer window last season from KenGold, where he played for half a season before the club was relegated. He says team goals always come before individual ambitions, and whenever he gets a chance to play, he makes sure his contribution is meaningful.
Suleyman Coulibaly : Tetesi
Suleyman Coulibaly
Young Africans SC (Yanga SC) are close to securing the signature of ASEC Mimosas striker Suleyman Coulibaly, a 31-year-old Ivorian national.
 James Akaminko: Tetesi
James Akaminko
Lamine Jarjou: Tetesi
Lamine Jarjou
Lamine Jarjou is a very skilled player from Singida Black Stars. This star has great ability to control and lead the team when it is looking for a chance to put the ball in the net.
 Henock Molia : Tetesi
Yanga SC is said to have intervened in the deal for FC Lupopo winger Henoc Molia, who had been linked with a move to Azam.
Henock Molia
Henoc Molia is a 22-year-old right winger who can also play on the left side, currently playing for FC Lupopo and is a national of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Reports indicate that Azam were the first to express interest in signing the winger, before Yanga also showed interest in securing his services in order to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season.
Iddy Nado: Tetesi
Iddy Nado
Adolph Mutasingwa: Tetesi
Adolph Mutasingwa
Adolph Mutasingwa is a Tanzanian defensive midfielder who plays for Azam FC, a club competing in the NBC Premier League, and for the Tanzania national team, Taifa Stars. He has become one of the key local players making a name for himself in Tanzanian football.
Aziz Ki: Tetesi
Aziz Ki
Yanga’s president Hersi Said has been refreshingly open about the club’s transfer philosophy. He has made clear that retaining key players is just as important as bringing new faces in — stressing that every effort is being made to keep essential talent at the club.
“We’re working hard to retain our core players,” Hersi has said, while also emphasising that the club must keep investing to stay competitive. “To compete and win at all levels, we must invest — be it in players, coaches, infrastructure, or management. Our goal is not only to win titles but to build a legacy and set new standards for Tanzanian football.”
Crucially, Hersi has confirmed that new signings are not selected purely on statistics alone — but on experience, leadership, and compatibility with the team’s style of play. It is a mature, holistic recruitment approach that separates Yanga from many of their East African rivals.
Players to Watch: Who Could Leave? Wachezaji wanaoachwa
Every major transfer window has two sides — ins and outs. With Yanga’s squad growing in depth and quality, there are inevitably players whose futures remain uncertain heading into 2026/2027.
- Buba Jmameh
Keep an eye on the foreign-player quota too — with Depu, Okello, and potentially more arrivals coming in, Yanga must carefully manage their allocation of international spots, which has already influenced their decision-making in the winter window.
Continental Ambitions: The Real Motivation Behind the Spending
The elephant in the room — and the real reason Yanga are investing so heavily — is continental football. Despite their domestic dominance, the club has repeatedly fallen short in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, a fact that clearly frustrates both management and supporters.
Hersi has acknowledged this openly, admitting that the club’s continental performances have not matched expectations, largely due to a lack of continuity and the departure of key players each season. The Bitegeko pursuit, the Ntwari interest, the retention of Mzize — all of it points to a club that is trying to build a stable, experienced squad that can go deep in Africa’s premier club competitions.
Playing home matches at the iconic Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, which holds around 60,000 fans, Yanga have the infrastructure and the support base. Now they are focused on assembling the squad to match those surroundings.
What to Expect When the Window Opens
As the 2026/2027 summer transfer window approaches, here is what Yanga fans can realistically anticipate:
Confirmed priorities: Retaining Clement Mzize (already secured until 2027), integrating Allan Okello fully into the system, and building depth in wide areas and central midfield.
Likely additions: One or two quality African players — likely a midfielder and an attacker — to boost both depth and quality for continental fixtures.
Hot rumour to track: Adolf Bitegeko from Azam FC. If Yanga pull this one off, it would be one of the most significant domestic transfers of the summer.
Dark horse possibility: A goalkeeper upgrade, with Fiacre Ntwari’s situation at Kaizer Chiefs making a loan or permanent move increasingly plausible.
Yanga Mean Business
The Tetezi za Usajili Yanga 2026/2027 paint a picture of a club that is not resting on its laurels. Four domestic trophies in a single year is a remarkable achievement — but at Jangwani, the hunger for more is insatiable.
With smart recruitment, strong player retention, and a clear footballing philosophy under the leadership of president Hersi Said, Young Africans are building something that could genuinely challenge for continental glory. The transfer window is the next step in that journey — and if the rumours become reality, the 2026/2027 season could be the most exciting in the club’s proud 90-year history.
Stay tuned. The transfer season is only just getting started.