**The inside story of a sporting separation: John Birindwa and Sanga Balende**
A resounding announcement shook the backstage of Congolese football: the resignation of John Birindwa from his position as head coach of the Sanga Balende team. This departure marks the premature end of a sporting adventure that had begun with great hope, but which quickly faded.
From the beginning, signs of tension were palpable between Birindwa and the club. The reasons for this sudden resignation were not clearly specified in the official correspondence, but one can read between the lines a certain incompatibility between the coach’s ambitions and the reality on the ground.
Rumours of dissension between Birindwa and the Sanga Balende management had been circulating for several weeks already. Disagreements, particularly during important club trips, contributed to this break-up. The divergent demands of the two parties made collaboration difficult, up to this point of no return.
This resignation does not come as a surprise, as John Birindwa’s intentions to leave his post had been known for several days. Despite an initial request for an amicable release, the discussions were unsuccessful and led to the departure of the Congolese technician.
Arriving with high hopes in 2024, John Birindwa will have only managed one official match at the head of Sanga Balende, a defeat that may have sealed his fate within the club. The disappointment is palpable for the supporters and for the entire team, who will now have to reorganize without their iconic coach.
This premature separation raises questions about the future of the club and the strategic choices to come. Sanga Balende will have to quickly find a replacement up to the task, capable of giving new impetus to the team and returning to success.
In the meantime, John Birindwa is turning a page in his career, leaving behind an experience that will undoubtedly have provided him with valuable lessons and teachings for the rest of his coaching career. Each will go their separate ways, with the hope that this separation will serve as a catalyst for more ambitious and fruitful projects in the future.