Marie Olive Lembe Kabila: return to the exciting sporting event of the anniversary tournament
On this Sunday, July 29, 2023, the godmother of the tournament Marie Olive Lembe Kabila celebrated her birthday in a sporting way by participating in an exciting match between two football teams. FC Pascal from Tshangu faced Masina dressed in red, while KAJ Sport from Lukunga played against Lingwala dressed in blue.
More than 50 men’s teams took part in this exceptional tournament which bears the name of Marie Olive Lembe Kabila. The small final between “Le Reste” and “Relève” ended in victory for “Le Reste” with a score of 1-0.
The grand finale took place at the OKAL ground in Lingwala. After 90 minutes of intense play, the two teams separated with a scoreless draw. It was therefore necessary to decide between the finalists by a penalty shootout, and it was finally the KAJ Sport team who won the victory over FC Pascal with a score of 3-2. Despite the two missed penalties at the start of the session, KAJ Sport managed to lift the coveted trophy.
All participating teams were honored by Marie Olive Lembe Kabila, who presented them with rewards based on their performances throughout the tournament, from the early stages to the final.
It is important to note that this tournament, organized by Grandpa TAMBA the Archangel, is in its first men’s edition, while the women’s edition is already in its fourth edition. The objective of this event is to promote Congolese football by detecting new talents. Moreover, the tournament will not be limited to Kinshasa, but will also be extended to other provinces of the country, according to the plans of the initiator Papy TAMBA the Archangel.
It is undeniable that this tournament generated unprecedented enthusiasm and was crowned with success, without any incident or fight. Our congratulations go to Mr. Grandpa TAMBA the Archangel for his remarkable organization.
To celebrate this occasion, a convivial moment was shared at the Food 00243 restaurant in Gombe, where a glass of champagne and a birthday present were offered in honor of Marie Olive Lembe Kabila. IPOLK representations across the country are also associated with this important annual event