Football fans were in turmoil this Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Saint-Éloi Lupopo, as the Cheminots faced the Salesians of Don Bosco for a match that turned out to be thrilling. During this encounter, spectators were able to witness an intense spectacle full of twists and turns.
From the kick-off, the Saint-Éloi Lupopo team showed its determination to take the lead. It was MIKA Miché who was able to break the deadlock in the first half by scoring a superb goal with his right foot, following an impeccably conducted collective action. This opening of the score gave confidence to the Cheminots, who then managed to maintain their lead despite repeated assaults by the Salesians in the second half.
The Salesians of Don Bosco redoubled their efforts to try to come back to the score, but despite the attempts of players like Lise Ntumba Nyembo or Horso Mwaku, the team failed to capitalize on its opportunities. It was finally Patou KABANGU, with all his class and experience, who sealed the fate of the match by scoring the second goal for the Railwaymen.
This victory allows the Railwaymen of Saint-Éloi Lupopo to continue their great series of successes, with now 12 goals scored in 4 matches. By beating teams such as Tout Puissant Mazembe, Union Sportive Tshinkunku de Kananga, Blessing and Don Bosco, the Railwaymen are provisionally positioned at the top of the standings of the first leg of the preliminaries of the 30th edition of the National Football League (LINAFOOT).
This match was a real treat for the supporters, with spectacular actions, well-worked goals and palpable sporting intensity. It illustrates the passion that football arouses in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where each match is an opportunity to vibrate and support your team with fervor. Let’s hope that this dynamic will continue throughout the season, to the great delight of the country’s football fans.