The epic match between FC Saint Éloi Lupopo and Lubumbashi Sport on November 17, 2024 will remain etched in the memories of Congolese football fans. In a packed Kibasa Maliba stadium, the Yellow and Blue imposed their pace from the first minutes of the match, showing an unwavering determination to maintain their positive momentum in the championship.
In the 11th minute, Issama Mpeko opened the scoring in a masterful manner, following an assist from Mika Michée. The tension was palpable in the stadium, and the crowd remained on tenterhooks until Horso Mwaku doubled the lead in the 25th minute, with an impressive header. The Cheminots thus imposed their technical and tactical superiority, undermining the Lubumbashi Sport defense.
Despite a few attempts to react by the opposing team, the Yellow and Blue were able to keep control of the match and even nearly made the score worse in the second half. Yves Mukawa, Lupopo’s goalkeeper, was in great form, repelling all of his opponents’ attempts with authority.
The end of the match was marked by a final scare for Lupopo’s supporters, when Kabamba Kioboyi’s shot hit the post a few minutes before the final whistle. Fortunately, fate smiled on the Cheminots that day, and they secured a deserved victory with a score of 2-0.
Thanks to this success, FC Saint Éloi Lupopo regains the lead in Group A, confirming its place among the most formidable teams in the Congolese championship. On the other hand, Lubumbashi Sport will have to learn from this defeat and redouble its efforts to bounce back during the next matches of the National Football League.
Ultimately, this match was a real festival of football, demonstrating all the talent and determination of the FC Saint Éloi Lupopo players. The supporters can be proud of their heroes who have once again thrilled the stands and written a new page in the history of Congolese football.
The future looks bright for the Yellow and Blue, and there is no doubt that their championship journey will continue to inspire future generations of footballers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. May the show continue, and may football remain a formidable vector of emotions and passion for all football lovers.