Kinshasa, May 22nd, 2021 (CPA).- SM Sanga Balende of Mbuji-Mayi returned to victory by winning in extremist against Blessing FC of Kolwezi with the score of 2-1, Friday at the Kashala Bonzola stadium, in Mbuji -Mayi, in match of the 29th day of the 26th championship of the National Football League (LINAFOOT).
The local reds and golds were the first to open the brand by Béni Oloko Onzaya (31st), after quality work from the player Kabangu. The “Kamikazes” from Kolwezi set the record straight thanks to Kiakondo Kingu (64th), before Béni Oloko Onzaya returned to the charge (89th) to sign his double in the final minutes of the meeting, thus allowing Sanga Balende to return to victory after a slump of five games without a win. It was also the first victory for interim coach Ndonda de Sanga Balende, 13th in the « Angels and Saints », 8 losses, 5 draws for 44 points in 26 outings.
He is in the sole of Saint Eloi Lupopo of Lubumbashi, 4th with 52 points. Blessing is ranked 7th with 36 points in 29 outings. For Blessing coach Chriso Mukendi, « The team was in place until the last minute when my players lost their focus to concede that killer goal. Never mind, we have already ensured our maintenance and we will correct the mistakes of that day in anticipation of our next match against Lubumbashi Sport in Kolwezi, so that we can move forward and consolidate our maintenance. «Coach Ndonda de Sanga Balende said:
“My secret is first of all the bench that I occupy and where I have just added something as a coach. V.Club, our next opponent, is not a lightning bolt, we are going to look for three points so that we can move forward. Contrary to what bad tongues say, we do not have a contract with this V.Club team. I am happy with my first victory as the titular coach of SM Sanga Balende, I simply ask for everyone’s support.
» Below is the ranking:
| N° | Teams | Pts | P | W | N | L | GD |
| 1 | V.Club | 64 | 27 | 19 | 7 | 1 | +26 |
| 2 | Mazembe | 63 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | +32 |
| 3 | Maniema Union | 60 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | +23 |
| 4 | Saint Eloi Lupopo | 52 | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | +17 |
| 5 | Sanga Balende | 44 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | +7 |
| 6 | Motema Pembe | 40 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | +4 |
| 7 | Blessing | 36 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 10 | -3 |
| 8 | Don Bosco | 32 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | -2 |
| 9 | Rangers | 31 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 14 | -16 |
| 10 | Renaissance du Congo | 30 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | -8 |
| 11 | JSK | 29 | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -4 |
| 12 | Simba | 28 | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -18 |
| 13 | Dauphin noir | 26 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | -10 |
| 14 | RCK | 24 | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -14 |
| 15 | Groupe Bazano | 20 | 27 | 3 | 11 | 13 | -13 |
| 16 | Lubumbashi Sport | 19 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | -24 |
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