Dickson Job Profile: Biography, Career, Stats, Achievements and Latest News | SP  TZ

Dickson Job is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Young Africans SC. He also plays for Taifa Stars, Tanzania’s national team, making his debut in a friendly 2–1 loss to Kenya on 15 March 2021. Dickson developed through local football games before becoming an established defender in Tanzanian football.

Dickson Job was born on 29 December 2000 in Morogoro, Tanzania. He began his senior football career with Tanzanian Premier League side Mtibwa Sugar before joining Yanga SC later on 11 January 2021. Discover  Dickson Job’s stats, background, football career, play style, achievements, and latest updates on SportPesa.

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Dickson Job’s early life began in Morogoro, where he was born on 29 December 2000, and early defensive habits and structured training shaped the player he has become. Dickson’s local football journey began when he represented the Serengeti Boys, Tanzania’s national under-17 team. He also stood out in the country’s youth football setup during the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. This tournament offered players an opportunity to develop and compete at the continental level.

Dickson Job’s career history features his development in youth international football, senior football at Mtibwa Sugar, at Young Africans, and his appearance for Taifa Stars.

Dickson’s early football development began at Mtibwa Sugar FC, a Tanzanian Premier League club based in Turiani. He played for the team in the 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21 seasons.  He developed into senior football in his home as a young footballer, played the seasons there before getting a step up to Tanzania’s biggest stage.

After his establishment as a top defender at Mtibwa Sugar, Dickson joined Yanga SC on a two-and-a-half-year contract on 11 January 2021 during the open transfer window. At Yanga SC, he became a key figure in central defense, neutralizing opponents’ attacks and helping the team build from the back in both domestic and continental football. One of his major continental achievements was reaching the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup final, where Young Africans finished as runners-up to USM Alger. He has also been part of the team that won five consecutive Tanzanian Premier League titles between 2021/22 and 2025/26.

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Dickson Job’s international career began with the Serengeti Boys (U-17) before his call-up to the senior Taifa Stars squad. He made his senior debut for Tanzania in a friendly against Kenya on 15 March 2021. He has represented his country in World Cup qualifiers, Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations. Follow football matches, available odds and upcoming competitions on SportPesa Tanzania.

Dickson Job’s career stats cover his appearances, goals and performances for Mtibwa Sugar, Young Africans SC and the Tanzania national team. His records highlight his contributions across the Tanzanian Premier League, domestic cup competitions, and international football. Follow every Dickson Job’s stats for both club and country, including his appearances and goals updated regularly on the SportPesa Score.

Dickson Job plays primarily as a center-back and can also step up as a right-back when needed. His defensive style includes positioning, interceptions, aerial challenges, back-pass passing, and positional flexibility. His game centers on awareness, composure, agility, and speed.

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Dickson Job’s achievements reflect his success with Young Africans SC and his contributions to the Tanzania national team. His major career milestones include winning domestic league titles, reaching the CAF Confederation Cup final and representing Taifa Stars in international competitions.

Dickson Job’s latest news centers on his performances for Yanga SC and Taifa Stars, particularly in domestic matches and continental competitions. He faced injury problems during 2026, with reports in September indicating progress in his recovery ahead of a possible return to action. He remains part of Yanga SC’s squad as the club competes in the 2026/27 season. Visit SportPesa Tanzania for his latest news, football updates and upcoming Yanga SC matches.

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Dickson Job is 25 years old as of November 2026. He was born on 29 December 2000 in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Dickson Job plays for Young Africans SC (Yanga)  in Tanzania. He joined the club from Mtibwa Sugar in January 2021.

Dickson Job primarily plays as a center-back. He can switch to right-back for more defensive options when needed. options.

Yes. Mtibwa Sugar was his senior club before he moved to Young Africans.

Dickson Job joined Young Africans on 11 January 2021 on a transfer from Mtibwa Sugar. The club signed him on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Dickson Job has scored 2 Ligi Kuu Bara goals for Young Africans across the five seasons from 2021/22 to 2025/26. His senior international goals include one FIFA goal. 

Dickson Job has been part of Young Africans squads that won five consecutive Ligi Kuu Bara titles between 2021/22 and 2025/26. He was also part of the team that reached the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup final, where they finished as runners-up.

Dickson Job’s transfer from Mtibwa Sugar to Young Africans marked a turnaround in his football career, turning him into an established Tanzanian defender. The five consecutive league titles with Yanga and his part in Taifa Stars’ run to the Africa Cup of Nations title are his major career milestones. Follow SportPesa Tanzania, your home for updated football news, player profiles, the Tanzanian Premier League, and the latest news.  

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