Kinshasa, June 26th, 2025 (CPA) . – The match between Mazembe from Lubumbashi (south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo) and Les Aigles du Congo from Kinshasa (the country’s capital) is scheduled for Friday at the Mazembe stadium in Kamalondo, on the 16th day of the National Football League (Linafoot) championship play-offs, according to the competition schedule. According to statistics from the 16th and final day of the 30th edition of this national competition, FC Les Aigles du Congo is ranked first in the standings with 34 points in 15 games. The Samouraïs de Kinshasa are well on their way to winning the title after beating Mazembe 3-1 at the Martyrs Stadium in the first leg and Don Bosco 1-0 in the second leg.
As for Mazembe, with 29 points after 15 matches played, they must secure three points against The Aigles du Congo in order to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. For this match, a large delegation of Aigles du Congo supporters has been in Lubumbashi since Monday to cheer their team on to victory.
Tanganyika hosts Simba in the first match
FC Tanganyika (above) and AS Simba (below)
Earlier in the day, at the same venue, FC Tanganyika of Kalemie, in the south-east of the country, will host AS Simba of Kolwezi, in Lualaba, in the same part of the country. Currently in 7th place with 19 points after 15 games, FC Tanganyika has no hope of participating in the upcoming African interclub competitions and will try to snatch its last victory in order to finish the DRC’s elite football championship on a high note. The same goes for AS Simba (10th, 14 points), which will try to beat its opponent in order to leave the relegation zone.
Maniema Union will host Lupopo at the Martyrs Stadium.
From top to bottom, Maniema Union of Kindu and Lupopo of Lubumbashi
Meanwhile, at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa, the country’s capital, AS Maniema Union from Kindu, in the center east of the country, will host FC Saint Eloi Lupopo from Lubumbashi, in the south-east of the country, on Friday, in a match counting towards the same day. It will be a final-like duel between the two teams that are best positioned for a place in the CAF interclub competition. AS Maniema Union (3rd, 31 points, 15 games played) is looking for a victory to secure its ticket to the African campaign. For its part, to finish on the podium of this 30th edition of the Linafoot championship, synonymous with qualification for the next CAF Champions League, FC Saint Eloi Lupopo (2nd, 32 points, 15 games played) must beat its opponent, while hoping for a slip-up by FC Les Aigles du Congo against TP Mazembe.
Motema Pembe and V.Club in a derby match
DC Motema Pembe (above) and V.Club (below)
On the other side, at the Tata Raphaël stadium in Kinshasa, the country’s capital, Daring Club Motema Pembe and AS V.Club, both from Kinshasa, will face off in a derby match on the same day. This match will allow both teams to boost their rankings.
If Motema Pembe wins, the Immaculés will remain in 5th place with 31 points after 16 games. On the other hand, a victory for AS V.Club will make it easier for the Muscovites to move up to 7th place with 21 points after the same number of games played.