YOUNG Africans secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons, climbing to second place in the Premier League during their match at the KMC Complex yesterday.

The Jangwani-based side opened their scoring through Clement Mzize in the 12th minute. 

Mzize finished a brilliant defense-splitting pass from Prince Dube with clinical precision.

Tanzania Prisons came close to equalizing just two minutes later when Haruni Chanonga found himself in a promising position after Young Africans defender Dickson Job slipped and fell. 

However, Chanongwa’s hesitance allowed Job to recover and block his shot, missing a golden opportunity for the visitors.

Goalkeeper Samson Sebusebu was tested in the 37th minute, making an impressive save by punching away a powerful strike from Dube to keep Tanzania Prisons in the game.

Young Africans extended their lead in the 42nd minute when defender Ibrahim Bacca reacted swiftly to a free kick by Stephane Aziz Ki, which rebounded off the crossbar. 

Bacca slotted it home to make it 2-0.

Moments later, in the 44th minute, Dube added the third goal, calmly finishing past Sebusebu, leaving Tanzania Prisons struggling to find their footing.

Young Africans sealed the win in the 83rd minute when Bacca headed in a corner kick delivered by Pacome Zouzoua.

Bacca, a central defender who is now among the club's top scorers alongside Dube with four goals, was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

The victory propelled Young Africans to second place in the league standings with 33 points after 13 matches, behind leaders Simba with 34 points, as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.

Next match for Young Africans will be away againts Dodoma Jiji on Wednesday before facing Fountain Gate on Sunday.

Young Africans face a gruelling schedule as they attempt to balance domestic and continental commitments.

Young Africans starting lineup:

Abdutwalib Msherry, Shomari Kapombe, Nickson Kibabage, Dickson Job, Ibrahim Bacca, Khalid Aucho, Farid Mussa, Mudathir Yahya, Prince Dube, Stephane Aziz Ki, Clement Mzize.