Fatshimetrie, October 14, 2024 – The air was charged with electricity in Kananga, in the heart of Kasai Central, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The eyes of the city vibrated with a new intensity, a palpable tension before the long-awaited match between US Tshinkunku and CS Don Bosco of Lubumbashi. The stakes were high for both teams, each seeking to impose itself and score valuable points in the Linafoot competition.
In a press conference before the match, Luc Bungu, the coach of US Tshinkunku, appeared determined and confident. After two consecutive defeats, his team was keen to win at home. “We are obliged to snatch the three points, this Tuesday, in order to revive ourselves for the rest of the competition,” he said. He stressed the importance of harmonizing the game between former players and recruits to improve the team’s performance.
For his part, Tshiombe Makabu, the team captain, appealed to the supporters, urging them to support US Tshinkunku in this crucial battle. He promised a total mobilization of the team to secure victory. On the other side, Isaac Kasonga Ngandu, the coach of CS Don Bosco, stressed the challenge that this match represented against a team like Tshinkunku, full of talent and determination.
The match promised to be intense, a real duel between two clubs hungry for success. The rivalry on the field was palpable, with each team wanting to prove its worth and strength. Mental strength and determination would be the keys to this match, with the players preparing to face their opponents with a conquering state of mind.
At this stage of the competition, every point was crucial. CS Don Bosco of Lubumbashi had 6 points after two days, while US Tshinkunku of Kananga had not yet scored a point. The pressure was therefore high for both teams who saw in this match an opportunity to stand out and score valuable points for the rest of the competition.
The youth stadium in Kananga was ready to host this duel, the supporters were preparing to live intense moments, hanging on each action, each goal, each save. Football was more than a sport, it was a spectacle, a devouring passion that brought crowds together and made hearts beat.
And it is in this spirit of competition, surpassing oneself and fair play that US Tshinkunku and CS Don Bosco faced each other, offering spectators a memorable spectacle, where suspense and emotion were at the rendezvous. In this whirlwind of passion and commitment, only one team would emerge victorious, but beyond the result, it was the spirit of sport that triumphed, that of surpassing oneself, of solidarity and fraternity that unite players and supporters around the same passion: football.