Yanga midfielder Mudathir Yahya banned three matches, fined for elbowing incident

Young Africans midfielder Mudathir Yahya has been handed a three-match suspension and fined Tsh 1,000,000 following an elbowing incident during his side’s recent league clash against Pamba Jiji FC at the CCM Kirumba Stadium.

The disciplinary action comes after Yahya was found guilty of striking Pamba Jiji’s Ibrahim Abraham during the encounter, an offence deemed to have breached the league’s code of conduct.

Match officials cited the incident in their report, prompting a review that led to the sanction.

The punishment represents a significant setback for Young Africans, as Yahya will now miss three crucial fixtures, including the highly anticipated derby against arch-rivals Simba SC.

His absence is expected to be a major blow to the team’s midfield setup, given his influence and experience.

Club officials are yet to publicly comment on the decision, but the ruling underscores the league’s continued effort to clamp down on violent conduct and maintain discipline on the pitch.

Young Africans will now be forced to adjust their plans ahead of the derby, with attention turning to how they cope without one of their key players in what is often one of the most fiercely contested matches of the season.