Fatshimetrie, September 2, 2024. The city of Kinshasa is preparing to host the 108th championship of the Entente Provinciale de Football de Kinshasa (EPFKIN) with the long-awaited match between Nouvelle Vie and Arc-en-ciel as the opening match. This match promises to be thrilling and full of twists and turns for the fervent football supporters of the Congolese capital.
The Arc-en-ciel team, back in the elite of Kinshasa football, is making its big comeback after a long absence. The name Arc-en-ciel reminds all football fans of the epic of 2015 when this team from the Livulu district, in the commune of Lemba, brilliantly won the EPFKIN championship under the name of “Sporting Club”. Despite this success, the team had to bounce back and rebuild after selling its assets to Amicale Sportive Dragons Bilima of Kinshasa.
Today, Arc-en-ciel is rising from its ashes, carried by a new generation of players and led by Jules Bofira Ngenge. Opposite, Nouvelle Vie Bomoko Binza is preparing for this opening match with determination, despite the recent changes within the team. Led by Olivier Katwala, the team is for sale but remains full of ambitions for this new season.
The competition calendar promises a first day full of emotions with many matches scheduled in different stadiums of the city. Football fans will have the opportunity to attend vibrant matches at the Tata Raphaël stadium, the Ujana field and the Martyrs stadium. This 2024-2025 season already promises to be thrilling for all football lovers in Kinshasa.
In summary, the EPFKIN championship promises to be a major event for the Kinshasa sports scene. Between the rebirth of Arc-en-ciel, the ambitions of Nouvelle Vie and the passion of the supporters, this new season promises to be full of suspense and surprises. See you on September 16 for the kick-off of this competition which promises to be exciting. May the best man win!