The first edition of the African Football League, a tournament bringing together eight major African clubs having marked the last five years, is fast approaching. The excitement is at its height, but for TP Mazembe, the only Congolese representative, concerns arise a few days before the match against Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
The problem revolves around the equipment for broadcasting Ravens matches, which is slow to arrive in Lubumbashi. In correspondence consulted by FootRDC, CAF urges Moïse Katumbi’s club to facilitate the transport of this equipment. It is specified that an import letter is necessary so that Medialuso can quickly transport the equipment to the match venue.
Unfortunately, Medialuso’s requests, made since July, have not yet received a favorable response. In a correspondence addressed to FECOFA, TPM leaders emphasize that the organization of African Football League matches requires adequate logistics for television production. They are therefore requesting temporary admission to Lubumbashi, without duties or taxes, for the equipment.
However, two weeks have already passed without any significant progress being made. Medialuso equipment, although already used during the 9th Francophonie Games, is still blocked in the DGDA facilities in Kinshasa, without a clear explanation.
This situation is very worrying less than a week before the start of the competition for TP Mazembe. The club, which has five African championship titles, cannot afford to compromise its participation due to a logistical problem. This new episode adds to the numerous incidents which have marked the tumultuous relations between the club and the Congolese authorities during previous Champions Leagues.
TP Mazembe and its supporters hope that this situation will be quickly resolved so that they can concentrate on the competition. There are only a few days left before the Ravens’ first match in Kamalondo, and it is essential that broadcast equipment is available to ensure optimal broadcasting of the matches.
In conclusion, TP Mazembe must face logistical problems regarding the transport of its broadcast equipment for the African Football League. Club management and CAF are actively working to resolve this situation before the start of the competition. Fans are looking forward to being able to support their favorite team and hope that these obstacles will be overcome quickly.