Kinshasa, April 28th, 2025 (CPA) – DC Motema Pembe of Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), lost to TP Mazembe of Lubumbashi, in the southeast of the country, by 1-0 on Sunday at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa, on the 2nd day of the play-offs of the National Football League (Linafoot) championship. After a goalless first forty-five minutes for both sides, the Lush Crows stepped up a gear when Magloire Tambwe Kalonji (50′) headed home Gloire Mujaya’s cross.
TP Mazembe of Lubumbashi (Ph. Archives)
For the rest of the match, there was nothing more to put under the table, as this little goal was enough for TP Mazembe to get the better of Motema Pembe. This is TP Mazembe’s second performance in the play-offs of the 30th championship of the National League of soccer (Linafoot), with 12 participating clubs, after their first on the first day against CS Don Bosco (2-1), with a total of 6 points after two outings. The Immaculate of Kinshasa, who did not take part in the last season on this circuit, recorded their first misfortune the day after their victory over AC Rangers (3-2), for a capital of 3 points out of 6.
Mazembe to welcome Congo Eagles to Lubumbashi on Wednesday
After their Sunday hold-up against Motema Pembe, TP Mazembe will return to their Lubumbashi base to welcome the Aigles du Congo, who are there, in a duel between two clubs unbeaten since the opening of play-off hostilities on Wednesday April 30th.
DCMP expected in Lubumbashi next weekend
After the postponement of the Diables verts de Kinshasa derby between AS V.Club and DC Motema Pembe, scheduled for May 1, to a later date, the Faucons kinois should, according to the competition calendar, barring a last-minute change, travel to Lubumbashi, where AS Simba de Kolwezi await them for a clash scheduled for May 5.
Maniema Union beat Don Bosco 1-0
After their first success in Kinshasa, against AF Anges Verts, AS Maniema Union of Kindu, despite being away from home, overcame CS Don Bosco 1-0 at Lubumbashi’s TP Mazembe stadium. The goal came from centre-forward Jephté Kitambala (40′).
Congo Eagles beat Tanganyika (2-1)
At Lubumbashi’s Kibasa Maliba stadium on Saturday, Les Aigles du Congo de Kinshasa outclassed FC Tanganyika de Kalemie by 2-1. Linda Mtange’s double (26th and 66th) gave the Samouraïs from Kinshasa a two-game winning streak, following their 3-0 defeat of AS V.Club. The Aigles du Congo’s next outing is scheduled for Wednesday April 23rdagainst Mazembe at the Martyrs Stadium. On Wednesday April 30th, Tanganyika, with 0 points from two games, play their third match against AC Rangers. Like Mazembe, Saint Eloi Lupopo and Les Aigles du Congo, Unionistes de Kindu also have 6 points in two games.