The Congolese football world is in turmoil as the schedule for the first leg of the national first division championship was recently unveiled by the management committee of the National Football League. This long-awaited announcement is causing great excitement among fans and clubs who are now set on their next fixtures.
In group A, the kick-off will be given on August 23 at the Dominique Diur stadium in Kolwezi with a match between AS Simba and TP Mazembe. The following day, in Kinshasa, the DCMP and AC Kuya will face each other for the first day of Group B.
One of the most anticipated shocks of the first leg will take place on the third day. On October 7, at the Joseph Kabila Kabange stadium, FC Saint Eloi Lupopo will face their local rival, TP Mazembe, in a Lushois derby which will see two teams involved in African interclub competitions compete.
The first leg will conclude on November 5 with a match between FC Renaissance du Congo and AS VClub in Kinshasa. This last day will be a key moment for the two teams, which will try to position themselves at the top of the championship before the winter break.
This first leg calendar promises exciting matches and is already fueling debate among supporters. Each team will have the opportunity to show their talent and determination on the field, in the hope of winning the title of national champion of the first division.
In conclusion, the first division national championship in the DRC is at the dawn of a new thrilling season. Football fans can already look forward to upcoming posters and duels between the best teams in the country. All that remains is to wait to experience these moments of passion and competition on the Congolese grounds