Article: The historic qualification of the Leopards for the final phase of the CAN thrills the entire Congolese nation. However, this did not relegate to the background the other sporting meetings which took place this Sunday, in particular within the framework of Linafoot. And among these matches, the duel between AS VClub and AS Dauphin Noir attracted attention. In this West zone match, it was the Dauphins Noirs de Goma team which created a surprise by winning on the Dauphins Noirs de Kinshasa field, with a narrow score of 1-0.
This unexpected defeat for AS VClub says a lot about the team’s current difficulties. Indeed, after its premature elimination in the Champions League and the African Cup, the Kinshasa club is facing a real crisis. This defeat against AS Dauphin Noir will only worsen the situation and raise questions about the team’s performance.
Observers agree that AS VClub has failed to recover from its failures in African competition. The team showed a lack of desire and efficiency on the pitch, which was exploited by the players of the Dauphins Noirs de Goma. It was in the 22nd minute that Mordochée Kalengalenga scored the only goal of the match, becoming the hero of AS Dauphin Noir.
This defeat of AS VClub will not fail to provoke reactions within the club. The managers will have to find solutions to revive the team and allow the players to return to their usual level of play. The pressure will now be greater on the club, as it will face competition from other Linafoot teams.
Despite this defeat, Congolese football can rejoice in the Leopards’ qualification for the CAN. It is a historic performance which deserves to be saluted and which gives hope to the supporters. Let us hope that this qualification will serve as a driving force for all Congolese teams, including AS VClub, in order to regain their best level and restore the image of Congolese football on the continental scene.
In conclusion, this defeat of AS VClub against AS Dauphin Noir adds to the crisis the club is currently going through. The road to redemption will not be easy, but it is essential to find solutions to allow the team to regain its place among the best teams in Congolese football. The support of supporters will also be crucial to help them overcome this difficult period.