Kinshasa, April 22nd, 2026 (CPA).- AS V.Club of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has announced on Wednesday the end of its collaboration with its coaching staff, led by the technician Barthelemy Ngatsono of the Republic of the Congo, according to the team’s press release. “The AS V.Club Kinshasa management committee thanks the Brazzaville-based coach, Barthelemy Ngatsomo, for all his service, particularly for his contribution to the team’s qualification for the playoffs of the 31st edition of the National Football League (Linafoot) championship, and wishes him good luck in his future endeavours,” it is read.
According to the source, the identities of the new members of the technical staff will be announced shortly, with the aim to enable the green-and-black club from the capital to finish its 2025-2026 season on a high note. It should be reported that the Brazzaville-based technician, Barthelemy Ngatsono, has been officially appointed head coach of AS Vita Club on October 16th, 2025, on a one-season contract, and has had to work with Lofo Bongeli, Male Makanzu, and Ambroise Luende as members of his staff.
Before joining the “Bana Mbongo,” Barthelemy Ngatsono had distinguished himself during last season’s Linafoot playoffs with Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP). As a reminder, Barthelemy Ngatsomo has succeeded the Franco-Tunisian coach Ben Jabria Saber.