YOUNG Africans Sports Club (Yanga) generated a remarkable TSh29.36 billion in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, with the club finishing the period with a modest surplus of TSh17.51 million, according to the financial report presented at the club's Annual General Meeting held yesterday.
The figures underline the financial scale at which the Tanzanian champions now operate, reflecting continued commercial growth driven by sponsorships, broadcasting rights, membership contributions and football-related income. Although the club recorded one of the highest revenues in its history, equally significant expenditure on player recruitment, salaries and team operations meant Young Africans ended the financial year with an almost balanced set of books.
The report shows that sponsorship agreements and broadcasting rights remained the club's largest source of income, contributing TSh12.2 billion. The figure highlights Young Africans strong commercial appeal and the increasing value of corporate partnerships and media rights as the club continues to establish itself among East Africa's leading football institutions.
Another major contributor was miscellaneous income, which amounted to TSh12.36 billion. While the report did not provide a detailed breakdown of this category, it represented one of the club's biggest revenue streams alongside sponsorship income.
Gate collections also continued to play an important role, generating TSh1.1 billion during the financial year. The same amount was raised through membership subscriptions, illustrating the continued financial support of the club's large fan base and registered members across the country.
On the sporting front, Young Africans earned TSh2.83 billion in prize money following another successful campaign in domestic and continental competitions. The prize income reflects the club's consistent performances on the pitch, where success has increasingly translated into stronger financial returns.
Despite the impressive revenue, expenditure remained equally substantial as the club continued investing heavily in maintaining a competitive squad capable of challenging for trophies both locally and in Africa.
Player salaries and allowances accounted for the largest single expense at TSh10.1 billion, highlighting the club's commitment to attracting and retaining top-quality football talent. Recruitment also required significant investment, with player registration and transfer costs reaching TSh6.71 billion during the reporting period.
Operational expenses associated with matches, including travel, accommodation and meals, totalled TSh5 billion, reflecting the logistical demands of competing in multiple domestic and continental competitions throughout the season.
Performance-related incentives also formed a significant part of the expenditure, with bonuses for players and the technical bench amounting to TSh3.42 billion. Legal obligations cost the club TSh1.12 billion, while administrative expenses stood at TSh1.068 billion.
The report further indicates that Young Africans spent TSh746.96 million on training camps, TSh307.17 million on marketing activities and TSh876.23 million on financial expenses.
Overall expenditure reached TSh29.341 billion, leaving the club with a surplus of TSh17.51 million after all income and expenses were accounted for. Although the remaining balance represents only a small fraction of total revenue, it demonstrates that Young Africans managed to operate within its financial means despite making significant investments in the playing squad and football operations.
