Title: Congolese clubs know their opponents for the 2023-24 CAF interclub season
Introduction :
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently drew the club competitions for the 2023-24 season. This long-awaited announcement allowed Congolese clubs to discover their potential opponents for the various competitions. In this article, we present the upcoming matches for the Congolese teams involved, namely TP Mazembe, AS VClub and FC Saint Éloi Lupopo.
1. TP Mazembe: A course without obstacles until the round of 16
TP Mazembe, one of the most successful clubs in Africa, is not involved in the preliminary round of the Champions League. Ravens will have to wait for their opponent between FC Dragon of Equatorial Guinea and Nyasa Big Bullets of Malawi in the next round. This confrontation will take place in mid-September for the first leg, followed by the return match two weeks later. TP Mazembe hopes to continue its journey without a hitch and qualify for the round of 16.
2. AS VClub: A major challenge against Primero Do Agosto
The AS VClub of Kinshasa finds itself confronted with a major challenge in the first round of the Champions League. The Muscovites will have to face the formidable Angolan team of Primero Do Agosto. This formation, which is one of the best Angolan clubs, is well known to the Congolese public for its impressive performances in recent seasons. AS VClub will have to surpass themselves to hope to qualify for the round of 16 of the competition.
3. FC Saint Éloi Lupopo: Entry into the running in the second round
Unlike other Congolese clubs, FC Saint Eloi Lupopo will enter the competition in the second round of the CAF Cup. The Railwaymen will face the winner of the match between Shekhukube United of South Africa and Young Buffaloes of Eswatini. This team will therefore have to wait a little longer to know their opponent and prepare for this crucial meeting as well as possible.
Conclusion :
Congolese clubs involved in CAF interclub competitions for the 2023-24 season now know their potential opponents. TP Mazembe, AS VClub and FC Saint Éloi Lupopo are ready to give their all on the pitch to represent the DRC with dignity and hope to achieve great performances. It remains to be seen whether these teams will be able to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way to continental glory. Congolese football is in turmoil, and fans of this sport are eagerly awaiting the start of the matches to experience intense and exciting moments