The long-awaited football match between the Cercle Sportif Mukuba and the Cercle Sportif Féminin Bikira aroused the enthusiasm of women’s football fans in Lubumbashi this Tuesday, June 25. In the middle of the Play-offs of the 15th edition of the National Championship, these two teams faced each other at the Kamalondo stadium as part of the first day of Group A.
Cercle Sportif Mukuba, a Kolwezi team less considered among the favorites, nevertheless showed its determination to mark its territory in this competition. Coach Barthélemy Mayanga made it clear during the pre-match press conference that the confrontation would not be a cakewalk for either team.
“We have spent a lot of time preparing for this match and we are ready to face our opponent tomorrow. We approach this match with seriousness and respect towards our opponent, even if we do not know him specifically. It must be emphasized that we do not underestimate Mukuba’s team and we are convinced that it will be a hard-fought match for both sides,” said coach Barthélemy Mayanga.
As the best third in the zones during the classic phase, CS Mukuba intends to play its role as spoilsport. The competition began with the match between AS Kabasha of Goma and FA M’sichana of Lubumbashi, followed closely by the confrontation of CS Mukuba in the second part of the day.
This opening day offered a quality spectacle to football fans who went to the stadium to support their favorite team. The tension was palpable on the field, and the players gave the best of themselves to put on a high-level sporting spectacle.
In short, this first day of the Play-offs revealed all the intensity and competitiveness of this national women’s championship. The teams involved in the race for the title will have to demonstrate determination and quality to hope to win the prestigious competition.
Son MOKILI, for Fatshimetrie.