YOUNG Africans are ready to return to the Premier League tomorrow, with head coach Saed Ramovic expressing satisfaction with his team's tactical progress.

Ramovic (pictured) believes this development will be crucial as they prepare to resume their CAF Champions League campaign in early January.

The team's recent 1-1 draw against TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League group stage has provided valuable experience in performance and tactical adjustments as they now turn their attention to domestic competition.

The Jangwani Street giants, who are set to face Mashujaa in the Premier League tomorrow, secured a late equalizer through substitute Prince Dube in the 94th minute, cancelling out Cheickh Fofana’s first-half goal during Saturday's action.

Despite the late equalizer, Young Africans remain at the bottom of Group A with just one point from three matches. TP Mazembe moved to two points, while Al Hilal and MC Alger lead the group with nine and four points, respectively.

Young Africans’ campaign has been turbulent, with losses to Al Hilal and MC Alger in their opening two matches. The Tanzanian side must now win all three of their remaining group stage games to secure a spot in the quarter-finals for the second consecutive season.

The team’s struggles have coincided with a period of transition under coach Ramovic. 

While initially the team faced challenges adapting to his style of play, the South African is now pleased with their tactical development and understanding.

Against TP Mazembe, Ramovic employed a double-pivot midfield with Khalid Aucho and Duke Abuya. This tactical tweak proved crucial in building attacks, especially when Mazembe’s press forced Young Africans to play from deep. 

Mudathir Yahya was deployed in an advanced role, operating as a number 10, while Kennedy Musonda and Pacome Zouzoua provided width and made attacking runs.

Young Africans’ dominance throughout the match was a positive sign for the coach, who is under pressure to deliver results. In domestic competition, the team is currently in fourth place in the league, just one point behind rivals Simba SC and three points behind leaders Azam FC and Singida Black Stars.

"I believe we're on the right track, especially considering we salvaged a point from our fourth game. However, the most crucial aspect is the style of play we'll exhibit in the Premier League before we return to the CAF Champions League in January. 

“I think we still have a chance to qualify. We just need to improve our domestic performances. In my opinion, the tactical approach and the players' understanding of my philosophy will be key to our success in these domestic fixtures," said Ramovic.

Young Africans have had a mixed bag of results this season. While they've struggled in the CAF Champions League, scoring only one goal and conceding five, their performance in the Premier League has been more impressive. 

With 16 goals scored and four conceded, they've shown strong attacking prowess. However, compared to previous seasons, their goal-scoring rate has been slightly slower this year.

Before the year ends, Young Africans have four crucial matches lined up. Only one of these games will be away, against Dodoma Jiji. 

The remaining fixtures against Tanzania Prisons, Mashujaa, and Kagera Sugar will be hosted at KMC Stadium.