Warriors striker Prince Dube has penned an emotional farewell message to Tanzanian champions Young Africans S.C. after completing his return to Zimbabwe with Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Hardrock FC.

The 28-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Kwekwe-based club after his deal with Yanga expired at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing an end to his two-year spell with the Dar es Salaam giants.

In a heartfelt message to the club’s supporters, as cited by The Citizen Tanzania, Dube thanked everyone at Yanga for believing in him during a significant chapter of his career.

“Wananchi, I don’t even know where I should start because I am struggling to find the right words.

“When I talk about this club, I see people who believed in me, loved me and saw light in me when I didn’t even deserve that. I see people who stood by my side when the world was against me. When people saw failure, you saw something special in me.

“I don’t only see this as a football club. I see it as family, and for that you will always hold a special place in my heart.”

The Zimbabwe international also paid tribute to the people who supported him throughout his stay in Tanzania, including club benefactor GSM, club president Hersi Said, the coaching staff, teammates, his wife, family and the fans.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank Boss GSM, Team President Mr Hersi, my teammates, all the coaching staff who gave me the opportunity to showcase my talent, my beautiful wife and my family for supporting me since day one. Last but not least, the fans will always be special to me for cheering me on every time I played. Thank you for making this journey amazing.”

Dube joined Yanga ahead of the 2024/25 season after leaving Azam FC and helped the club compete in domestic and continental competitions. He scored 10 league goals during the recently concluded 2025/26 NBC Premier League campaign before opting to return home with Hardrock FC despite attracting interest from clubs in Libya and South Africa.