Dar es Salaam – Tanzanian giants Younger Africans SC have formally unveiled Patrick Mabedi because the membership’s new assistant coach, becoming a member of the technical bench alongside head coach Romain Folz and first assistant Mano Rodriguez.
The appointment comes as a part of the membership’s broader restructuring efforts, following a string of underwhelming performances beneath French tactician Folz. The administration is reportedly within the strategy of reviewing the workforce’s technical setup, with the intention of restoring Yanga’s profitable momentum forward of key fixtures.
Mabedi, a revered determine in African soccer, brings a wealth of expertise each as a coach and former worldwide participant. He just lately served as head coach of the Malawi nationwide workforce from 2023 to 2025, incomes reward for his tactical self-discipline and participant growth.
As a participant, Mabedi loved a distinguished profession spanning over a decade, that includes for Bata Bullets (1989–1999) in Malawi earlier than shifting to South Africa, the place he starred for Kaizer Chiefs (1998–2006) and Moroka Swallows (2006–2008).
His arrival at Younger Africans is seen as a transfer to strengthen the membership’s tactical depth and enhance efficiency ranges, significantly forward of their CAF Champions League conflict in opposition to Silver Strikers of Malawi.
Membership officers expressed optimism that Mabedi’s affect will carry renewed vitality and focus to the squad. Supporters are additionally hopeful that his expertise throughout the Southern African soccer panorama will assist Yanga rediscover their trademark dominance each domestically and on the continent.
