Format of the national football championship for the 2023-2024 season in the Democratic Republic of the Congo according to FECOFA
The Congolese Federation of Football Association (FECOFA) recently unveiled the format of the national football championship for the 2023-2024 season in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This new format brings significant changes compared to previous editions.
Unlike past seasons when the championship was played in the direct phase, FECOFA decided to form two groups. The first group will be based in Kinshasa, with the participation of 10 clubs from Kinshasa, Equateur, Maniema, North Kivu and South Kivu. The second group will be based in Lubumbashi, and will include the 10 clubs from the Katanga and Kasai regions.
The new format will take place in two phases. The first phase will consist of a group stage, where each team will play the other teams in their group back and forth. At the end of this phase, the first 4 of each group will automatically qualify for the playoff phase, which will determine the champion. The other teams will participate in the Playdown or Playoff phase, which will determine the teams to be relegated to a lower division.
The second phase of the championship, the playoffs, will also be played back and forth, with the best teams of the two groups vying for the title of champion. This new format brings more competitiveness and arouses the excitement of Congolese football fans.
This format was developed after careful consideration by a commission made up of members of the FECOFA standardization committee, provincial leagues, the national football league and club representatives. It aims to improve the quality and appeal of the national championship, while providing an opportunity for teams from different regions of the country to shine.
With this new format, the 2023-2024 season promises to be exciting for Congolese football fans. Clubs now have the opportunity to prepare and strengthen for this competition which promises to be intense and full of twists and turns. Players, coaches and fans are eager to see which team will win the league title this year.
In conclusion, the new format of the national football championship in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the 2023-2024 season brings interesting changes and aims to make the competition more competitive and exciting. Everything is in place for an exciting season where each team will have their chance to shine and fight for the ultimate title. Congolese football fans can look forward to this new era of the national championship