Yanga faces Sh100 million fine and ethics panel referral for dressing room breach
Young Africans, Tanzania's football champions, have been fined Sh100 million by the Tanzania Premier League Board for repeatedly using an unauthorized facility instead of the official dressing room during a league match.
This marks the second such penalty for the club in recent months, with senior officials referred to the Tanzania Football Federation Ethics Committee.The breach occurred during Match No.233 at Major General Isamuhyo Stadium, where Yanga won 3-0 against JKT Tanzania.The fine, under Article 27:7 of the Premier League Regulations, reflects the board's frustration with repeated violations.Previously, Yanga was fined Sh30 million in May 2026 for a similar breach against Simba SC.Fans organized a fundraising campaign to cover the initial fine, but the increased penalty signals stricter enforcement.
The incident highlights tensions between clubs and league authorities over match-day protocols, emphasizing the league's commitment to standardized procedures regardless of a club's status.
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