Match Preview:
Young Africans take on JKT Tanzania in the Ligi Kuu Bara on October 22, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 UTC. The two sides last met six months ago, with the match ending in a 0-0 draw.
Young Africans (often referred to as Yanga or Yanga SC) are in excellent form, having secured victories in their last 11 matches, including wins over Simba, Pamba Jiji, Kinondoni MC, and KenGold. They are currently on a 20-match unbeaten streak and have kept 9 consecutive clean sheets, highlighting their defensive strength.
JKT Tanzania are coming into this game after a 4-2 win against Tabora United, but their recent defensive record is concerning, as they’ve conceded goals in their last 4 matches.
This promises to be an exciting clash between two teams with different form trajectories.
Line-Ups:
The line-ups for Young Africans vs JKT Tanzania are being updated in real time, with the starting formations yet to be announced.
Match Stats:
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Head-to-Head:
Young Africans and JKT Tanzania have met 6 times since November 2019. Here’s their recent match history:
| Date | Competition | Match Result |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Ligi Kuu Bara | JKT Tanzania 0 – 0 Young Africans |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Ligi Kuu Bara | Young Africans 5 – 0 JKT Tanzania |
| May 19, 2021 | Ligi Kuu Bara | JKT Tanzania 0 – 2 Young Africans |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Ligi Kuu Bara | Young Africans 1 – 0 JKT Tanzania |
| Jun 17, 2020 | Ligi Kuu Bara | JKT Tanzania 1 – 1 Young Africans |
| Nov 22, 2019 | Ligi Kuu Bara | Young Africans 3 – 2 JKT Tanzania |
Recent League Form:
- Young Africans: Played 5, Won 5, Scored 9, Conceded 0.
- JKT Tanzania: Played 7, Won 2, Drawn 4, Lost 1, Scored 7, Conceded 5.
Recent Form:
Young Africans are on a remarkable winning streak, having secured 11 consecutive victories in all competitions. In their last 6 matches, they have won all:
- 0-1 vs Simba (19th October)
- 4-0 vs Pamba Jiji (3rd October)
- 1-0 vs Kinondoni MC (29th September)
- 0-1 vs KenGold (25th September)
- 6-0 vs Etheopia Bank (21st September)
- 0-1 vs Etheopia Bank (14th September)
JKT Tanzania, on the other hand, have won twice, drawn three, and lost once in their last 6 games:
- 4-2 vs Tabora United (18th October)
- 1-0 loss vs KenGold (4th October)
- 1-1 draw vs Singida Black Stars (29th September)
- 2-1 vs Coastal Union (25th September)
- 0-0 draws vs Kinondoni MC (22nd September) and Kagera Sugar (16th September)