The AS VClub team from Kinshasa demonstrated its superiority on the sporting scene last Saturday by winning the 58th edition of the Congo Football Cup. In an intense face-to-face against FC Céleste de Mbandaka, the Dauphins Noirs managed to win thanks to the only goal scored by Jonathan Ikangalombo in the 45th minute. This crucial moment sealed the destiny of the match, giving way to the euphoria of the supporters and the well-deserved celebration of the victorious team.
This victory only highlights the determination and talent of the AS VClub players, guided by their coach Abdeslam Ouaddou. Despite the fierce resistance of FC Céleste, the Ouaddou foals were able to keep their cool and seize the opportunity that presented itself to them. This tenth victory in the Congo Cup constitutes a real achievement for the club, enhancing its record and its reputation on the national scene.
More than just a victory, this triumph represents a rebirth for the AS VClub, which had to overcome numerous adversities during the season. Thanks to this title, the team is qualified for the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup, alongside FC Lupopo, another renowned team in the national football championship.
The final of this 58th edition of the Congo Cup took place under the watchful eye of President Félix Tshisekedi, his Prime Minister Judith Suminwa and the Minister of Sports Didier Budimbu, testifying to the importance of the event for the nation Congolese. The enthusiasm aroused by this meeting testifies to the attachment of the Congolese to football and its values of surpassing oneself, unity and passion.
Finally, this victory for AS VClub reminds everyone that sport, beyond competition, is also a vector of joy, emotion and hope. She embodies the quintessence of surpassing oneself and teamwork, essential values for any athlete aspiring to success. AS VClub was able to take advantage of these lessons to inscribe its name in golden letters in the history of Congolese football, thus illustrating the greatness and passion that animate this universal sport.