Dar es Salaam. The attacking midfielder from Young Africans (Yanga), Pacôme Zouzoua, has started his rehabilitation process after receiving successful treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital following an injury incurred during the last game of the 2025/26 NBC Premier League campaign.
The media officer of Yanga, Ally Kamwe, stated that the procedure took place successfully, representing an encouraging initial phase in the recovery process for the Ivorian midfielder.
Kamwe stated that physicians have put Pacôme under strict medical supervision for the following six weeks to track his progress and evaluate his reaction to the therapy.
He emphasized that the six-week span should not be viewed as a schedule for the athlete’s comeback to professional sports, but instead as an essential monitoring stage where his rehabilitation will be thoroughly assessed.
"A further clinical evaluation will take place following the six-week period to assess his recovery and decide on the subsequent stage of his rehab, which may involve setting a potential date for him to return to play," stated the club in a medical report, asking for understanding as the athlete keeps progressing through his treatment.
Pacôme was injured during Yanga's last league game versus JKT Tanzania at the Major General Isamuhyo Stadium, an event that caused significant worry within the nation's football community.
Continuing messages of solidarity have emerged from throughout the sports community. Among those expressing their support was the technical staff of Azam FC, headed by principal coach Florent Ibenge, who went to visit the midfielder at the hospital and extended wishes for a quick recovery.
As an example of good sports behavior, JKT Tanzania released a statement conveying their apology for the event, highlighting that the tackle was not intended to be harmful.
The team mentioned that their player, Hassan Wahabi, did not intend to harm Pacôme and conveyed sorrow regarding the result.
The leadership of JKT Tanzania FC expresses deep sorrow over the injury sustained by Pacôme Zouzoua and genuinely regrets the occurrence, which was unintentional, according to the statement.
The JKT Tanzania team extended their best wishes for a complete and quick recovery to the midfielder, hoping he returns to play at his optimal level.
With Pacôme entering this crucial phase of his recovery, attention moves away from the operating room to his rehabilitation program. Yanga and their fans are waiting for the medical evaluation after the six-week monitoring period, which is anticipated to offer more insight into when he might resume playing competitively.
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