Denis Makenga, the coach who has attracted the attention of Congolese football fans in recent times, is now unemployed. Indeed, the management of the Association Sportive Malole has officially announced the termination of the contract with the technician, thus ending a chapter that had begun with hope and ambition.
This decision does not only stem from the team’s mixed sporting results under his leadership, but also from behavior deemed problematic during certain matches. The episode against Sanga Balende, which ended in a defeat for ASM, was said to have triggered this separation. The sports committee headed by Théodore Ntolo decided to part ways with Denis Makenga due to attitudes deemed inappropriate on the field.
It is undeniable that the coach brought his personal touch to the Association Sportive Malole team, with a mixed record. Despite some notable victories, including the draw against the formidable TP Mazembe, Makenga has failed to instill the consistency and rigor needed to keep the team at the top of its potential.
This separation raises questions about the importance of the behavior of coaches off the field. Football is a passionate sport where every gesture and every word is closely scrutinized, and the personality of coaches can have a direct impact on the dynamics of the team. Denis Makenga is now experiencing this bitter experience.
In this period of unemployment for Linafoot coaches, Denis Makenga’s next destination remains uncertain. Will his career and expertise be sought after by another club, or will he have to take a step back and reassess his work methodology? Only the future will be able to provide answers to these questions.
The world of football is a ruthless universe where successes and setbacks mix, and Denis Makenga is today an eloquent example of this. His next challenge will be to bounce back and prove his worth in a demanding environment where only the most resilient manage to prevail.