The Badiangwenas won largely in the return match of the round of 16 of the Champions League. TP Mazembe dominated Nyasa Big Bullets with a final score of 4-0 in front of their home crowd. Thanks to this victory, the team qualifies for the group stage of the competition.
From the first minutes, Kevin Mondeko opened the scoring with a header, quickly followed by Glody Likonza who scored a second goal. Mazembe controls the game and takes cover with a third goal scored by Cheikh Fofana. Before half-time, Merceil Ngimbi took advantage of a disagreement in the opposing defense to make the score 4-0.
The second half saw a drop in intensity and neither team managed to score again. Despite some tactical adjustments, the opportunities are rare. TP Mazembe holds on and maintains its advantage until the final whistle.
This victory allows TP Mazembe to return to the group stage of the Champions League, a stage that they had missed in recent editions. The team demonstrated efficiency and defensive solidity to qualify.
Lamine N’Diaye, the coach of Mazembe, can be proud of his players who offered a convincing performance in front of their audience. The rest of the competition looks promising for TP Mazembe who will now have the opportunity to compete against other major African teams during the group stage.
TP Mazembe continues to impress on the African scene and confirms its place among the best clubs on the continent. Supporters can be confident about their team’s chances of success in this Champions League.
Germain Ngoy, present at the Mazembe stadium, was able to witness a great demonstration of football and underline the importance of this qualification for TP Mazembe. The next few matches will be decisive and expectations will be high for the team as they look to go as far as possible in the competition. The passion and support of fans will be essential in this continental adventure.
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