Kinshasa, August 27, 2024 (Fatshimetrie). Next Wednesday, the world of Congolese football will vibrate to the rhythm of a friendly match between two teams with contrasting backgrounds: FC Robi of Kinshasa and AS Malole of Kananga. This match will take place on the grounds of the University of Kinshasa (Unikin), in Lemba, offering football fans a taste of the season to come.
AS Malole, promoted to the National Football League (Linafoot, Ligue 1), is actively preparing for its first season at this level. Under the leadership of their president Théo Ntolo, the Kananga players have been in Kinshasa for two months, training tirelessly to face the challenges that await them. With ten friendly matches already under their belt, the results are encouraging: 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Serious preparation and palpable determination demonstrate AS Malole’s desire to establish itself in the elite of Congolese football.
Opposite, FC Robi, champion of the Entente Provinciale de Football de Kinshasa (Epfkin) during the 2023-2024 season, represents experience and recent success. Coach Didier Biola’s men have already faced renowned teams, such as FC Les Aigles du Congo, with encouraging results despite the 0-1 defeat. With three wins and two losses in their five friendly matches, FC Robi is also showing promising form for the new season.
This duel between AS Malole de Kananga and FC Robi de Kinshasa therefore promises to be a confrontation of styles and ambitions. On one side, the youth and passion of the newcomer, on the other, the experience and confidence of the reigning champions. Congolese football fans and observers will certainly have their eyes glued to this friendly match, which may reveal the beginnings of an exciting rivalry for the coming season.
Thus, this meeting between AS Malole of Kananga and FC Robi of Kinshasa promises to be a real test for these two teams in search of success. The stakes are high, the ambitions are displayed, and the spectacle promises to be there. See you on Wednesday for a duel at the top, between a team in the making and a regular at the summits of Congolese football.