YOUNG Africans SC reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League following a commanding 6-1 victory over KenGold FC at the KMC Complex yesterday.

The match was effectively over by halftime as Young Africans netted four first-half goals, leaving KenGold with no chance of a comeback.

Prince Dube opened the scoring in the first minute, finishing a precise pass from Stephane Aziz Ki.

Just five minutes later, Clement Mzize doubled the lead after another assist from Aziz Ki, putting Young Africans firmly in control.

Dube missed an opportunity to extend the lead when he failed to connect with a long pass from Israel Mwenda, but the relentless attacks continued.

In the 38th minute, Pacome Zouzoua scored the third goal, rounding KenGold goalkeeper Castor Mhagama after a defense-splitting pass from Dube.

Mzize completed his first-half brace in the 42nd minute, capitalizing on a fumble by goalkeeper Mhagama, who failed to handle a cross from the overlapping left-back Chadrack Boka.

The second half began just as the first ended, with Dube completing his brace in the 46th minute to register Young Africans' fifth goal.

Substitute Duke Abuya added a sixth goal in the 84th minute, finishing a cross from Kenneth Musonda.

KenGold managed a late consolation goal, but in spectacular fashion. Selemani Rashid launched a 50-yard strike from the center circle, catching Young Africans goalkeeper Djigui Diarra off guard.

Despite the goal, KenGold remain in deep trouble, rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points from 17 matches.

The win sends Young Africans back to the top with 45 points from 17 games, two ahead of Simba SC (43 points from 16 games).

Simba will have the chance to reclaim top spot when they face Fountain Gate FC in Manyara today.

KenGold's struggles continue, as they remain on track to record the lowest-ever Premier League points total in a 30-game season, a record currently held by Ruvu Shooting.

The newly promoted club faces the real danger of immediate relegation, having suffered six consecutive league defeats.

The match was overseen by technical manager Abdulhamid Moalin, following the abrupt departure of head coach Sead Ramovic.

Ramovic reportedly received an irresistible offer from Algerian side CR Belouizdad, prompting his immediate exit.

In his place, Miloud Hamdi has been appointed as the new Young Africans head coach. 

The former Singida Black Stars manager brings title-winning experience, having led USM Alger to the Algerian Premier League championship in the 2015-16 season.