Fatshimetrie – First derby of the greens and blacks in Kindu: Maniema Union shines against V.Club
The Kindu stadium vibrated this Saturday, October 26 during the very first derby of the greens and blacks opposing Maniema Union to V.Club as part of the fourth day of the national championship, Ligue 1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The supporters witnessed a high-level match, marked by the commitment of both teams and a tenacious suspense until the final whistle.
The long-awaited match started off with a bang with quick actions on both sides, but the first half ended with a goalless score. It was after the break that the match took a decisive turn, with V.Club opening the score through Affane Djambae in the 46th minute. But the Unionists of Kindu, under the impetus of their molten public, were able to react and equalize thanks to Ordy Simete, before taking the advantage with goals from Rachidi Musinga and Balako, finally bringing the score to 3-1 in favor of Maniema Union.
This victory marks a turning point for the Maniema Union team which, with 8 points in 4 games, is now at the top of Group B. Papy Kimoto, the team’s coach, can be proud of the progress made by his players, whose determination and desire to do well made the difference against a formidable opponent.
On the other hand, this defeat is a hard blow for V.Club, which sees its ambitions of domination tarnished by this poor performance. With three points behind Maniema Union, the Black Dolphins of Kinshasa will have to remobilize quickly to get back in the race for the title.
The next meeting between Maniema Union and the Dauphin Noir de Goma promises to be even more exciting, with high stakes for both teams. Congolese football continues to offer us thrilling matches and strong emotions, and this derby of the greens and blacks is new shining proof of this.
The passion for football, the commitment of the players, the excitement of the supporters, each match is a story in its own right, and this derby between Maniema Union and V.Club will remain etched in our memories as an intense encounter full of twists and turns. The king of sports continues to fascinate and amaze us, reminding us how much it can be a vector of joy, unity and shared emotions. Who knows what other surprises football has in store for us in the coming weeks? Nothing is less certain, but one thing is certain: the spectacle is guaranteed, and we will be there to fully enjoy it.