Young Africans (Yanga) are set to face significant challenges as three key players—Clement Mzize, Dickson Job, and Pacome Zouzoua—will miss the start of the 2026/27 season due to injuries.

The absence of these players, who have been vital to Yanga's recent success, will test new head coach Manqoba Mngqithi as he prepares the squad for domestic and continental competitions.Mzize, a crucial forward, is expected back in late November, while Job, a defensive stalwart, may return by early December.Pacome, however, faces a longer recovery, with plans to seek specialized treatment in Paris, potentially delaying his return.The club's information officer, Ali Kamwe, confirmed that goalkeeper Abubakar Khomeini is 85% recovered from a hip injury.Without these players, Mngqithi may need to adjust his attacking 4-3-3 system, relying on squad depth to maintain competitiveness.Yanga's upcoming fixtures include the Community Shield against Simba on August 12 and a league match against Namungo FC on August 15.The club's focus remains on managing the players' recoveries while ensuring the team remains strong until their return.