Kinshasa, November 8th, 2026 (CPA).- FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo and TP Mazembe, two teams from Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province, in the south-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), played out a goalless draw (0-0) on Saturday at the Kibasa Maliba Stadium in Lubumbashi, in a Group A match counting towards the fourth matchday of the 32nd National Football League (Linafoot) championship.
It was a particularly intense derby in which both Lubumbashi-based teams produced quality football, creating clear-cut scoring opportunities at both ends. Despite numerous attempts to break the deadlock, a lack of clinical finishing and a touch of bad luck prevented either side from converting their attacking moves. Determined to win this Lubumbashi showdown, the Ravens came close to breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute. Following an excellent interception, Gloire Mujaya set up Dieu-béni Ndongala perfectly inside the penalty area. Showing great composure, the latter unleashed a powerful shot that struck the post before being blocked at the last moment as he attempted to finish. The two teams eventually headed into the dressing rooms with the score still level at 0-0. After the break, the Railwaymen and the Ravens returned to the pitch with clear attacking intentions and renewed determination to make the difference. Despite an entertaining second half and further dangerous opportunities at both ends, neither side managed to find the back of the net before the final whistle.
This goalless draw (0-0) prevented FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo from increasing their tally beyond five points after four matches, with a record of one win and two draws. For their part, TP Mazembe secured their very first point of the competition in their opening match. CPA/