YOUNG Africans are buoyed by the return of several key players who have recovered from injuries ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League Group A match against TP Mazembe on Saturday in Lubumbashi, DR Congo.

The Tanzanian giants face a tough test at Stade de Mazembe, as both teams look to bounce back from recent defeats. 

Young Africans suffered a 2-0 loss to MC Alger in their previous match, while TP Mazembe went down 2-1 to Al Hilal Omdurman.

Young Africans coach Saed Ramovic is eager to turn the tide and secure a positive result in Lubumbashi. 

A win or a draw could significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals. 

Al Hilal Omdurman currently lead the group with six points, followed by MC Alger with four points. The two teams will face each other on Saturday in another crucial encounter.

Young Africans team manager Walter Harrison has confirmed that Khalid Aucho (pictured), Clement Mzize, and Salum Abubakar have resumed full training. However, Chadrack Boka is still recovering from injury.

The team is scheduled to depart for Lubumbashi today. They will train today and tomorrow before their crucial CAF Champions League match against TP Mazembe on Saturday.

"I'm happy to share that we have almost our full squad ready for the TP Mazembe match. Key players like Aucho, Abubakar, and Mzize have returned to training and will be involved in the game. This is excellent news for us as we regain crucial players for this important fixture.

"We'll be departing for Lubumbashi on Thursday. The team will continue rigorous training that day to prepare for the match and fine-tune our tactics. We know our fans will also be traveling by bus, and we wish them a safe journey. We're determined to return home with a positive result," said Harrison.

Young Africans find themselves in a difficult position in the CAF Champions League, having failed to score a goal in their opening two matches. 

They suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al Hilal Omdurman at home and a similar loss to MC Alger away.

Coach Ramovic will need to address both defensive and attacking issues to improve the team's performance. 

The back-to-back losses have left Young Africans at the bottom of Group A.

Young Africans have struggled to find consistency in recent times, with only one win in their last five matches across all competitions.

The upcoming match against TP Mazembe on December 14 in Lubumbashi is a crucial test for the team. 

A positive result could revive their hopes of qualifying for the next round.

Following the TP Mazembe match, Young Africans will face Al Hilal Omdurman away and host MC Alger in their final two group stage matches.