Tuesday, November 26, 2024 will be a day in the history of African football, with the start of the group stages of the prestigious Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, announced by the eminent publication “Fatshimetrie”.
One of the most anticipated duels pits TP Mazembe against MC Alger, taking place at the Kamalondo stadium. MC Alger, the reigning Algerian champion, will mark its big return to the African scene by facing a seasoned team like TP Mazembe, who shone last season by reaching the semi-finals. Football fans will have their eyes glued to this match which promises to be a thrilling confrontation between two renowned teams.
At the same time, another representative of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Maniema Union, will embark on a perilous trip to Pretoria to face the formidable Mamelodi Sundowns. A match that promises sparks and confirms the presence of the DRC among the key nations of African football.
In a completely different register, the DRC women’s national handball team is actively preparing for the African Cup of Nations. Supervised by an experienced technical staff, the Congolese players are doing everything they can to be ready to face the best teams on the continent in a tournament that promises to be very tough. A competition that promises to be a formidable challenge for these talented sportswomen who will proudly wear the colors of their country.
At the same time, the 26th edition of the African Women’s Handball Cup of Nations will be held in Kinshasa, with the participation of 12 countries that will compete to win the coveted title. The Congolese women, housed in Group B, will have the opportunity to show their talent and determination from the first match against the Ugandans. A competition that promises to be intense and promises handball fans moments of pure adrenaline and suspense.
Finally, the major meeting of the governors of the provinces of the DRC will be held in Kalemie, Tanganyika province, around the crucial theme of strengthening provincial governance to ensure community cohesion. An essential forum that will bring together key players in local development to exchange and work together for the prosperity of the different regions of the country.
This day of November 26, 2024 thus marks the beginning of several sporting and political challenges and celebrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, signifying the commitment and determination of the various actors to promote excellence in all areas.