Fifa President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Young Africans (Yanga SC) for clinching the 2022-23 Mainland Premier League title.
The Timu ya Mwananchi defended their title with two matches to spare after defeating Dodoma Jiji 4-2 on May 13. In the process, they reached an unassailable 74 points from 28 matches, seven more than rivals Simba SC.
“It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Young Africans for having been crowned 2022-23 champions of Tanzania,” read part of the letter from the Fifa boss, sent to Tanzania FA President Wallice Karia and obtained by Africa Top Sports.
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“This title could not have been achieved without the entire team’s hard work, passion, and dedication, and everyone at the club can be very proud.
“Please extend my congratulations to everybody involved in this great achievement. On behalf of the entire football community, I also take this opportunity to thank you and your Association for your contribution to the development and prosperity of football in Tanzania and in Africa.
“I look forward to seeing you again soon.”
Yanga are currently chasing a treble of titles as they are in the final of the Azam FA Cup and the final of the Caf Confederation Cup. The Jangwani-giants are due to face USM Alger in the return leg of the Confederation Cup final on Saturday.
They will, however, face a tall order against USM at Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers having lost the first leg 2-1 at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium last Sunday.