### The Almighty Mazembe: a revealing victory in the heart of the Linafoot play-offs
On June 4, 2025, the all-powerful Mazembe once again demonstrated his strength on the field by winning on his Majesty Sanga Balende with a score of 3-0, during a match held at the Kamalondo stadium. This meeting not only underlined the excellence of the Lubumbashi team, but it also highlighted certain realities of the National Football Championship of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
#### A promising start
From the first moments of the game, TP Mazembe set his mark on the match. The opening of the score by Lanjesi Nkhoma, following a precise center of Oscar Kabwit, allowed the crows to take the advantage early in the match. An offensive sector that is effective is essential in a championship where each point counts, especially in this phase of the play-offs where competition is increased.
However, this early domination was not synonymous with an easy victory. Mazembe players had to show solidarity and tactical discipline to keep their lead to half time. This raises a fundamental question in football: how to maintain this balance between attack and defense in crucial moments of the meeting?
### Conduct moments management
The second act saw Mazembe obtaining a penalty, transformed by Kabwit, who was able to display his ability to manage the pressure, thus increasing the gap to 2-0. Six minutes later, Patrick Mwaungulu sealed the fate of the meeting with the third goal. These moments, when the team knows how to respond to pressure, are often decisive in the success of a club. These distinctions deserve to be examined: what does this management of key moments say on mental preparation and team strategy?
The challenge for Mazembe is not limited to its own performance. It also consists in understanding how to capitalize on this positive dynamic for future matches. At the same time, Sanga Balende’s situation deserves to be studied. The Mbuji-Mayi club faces major difficulties, having not experienced victory in its last eleven games, which raises questions about their preparation, their management and their resources.
#### A revealing classification
The TP Mazembe thus retains the third position of the championship with 22 points, while Sanga Balende is in a worrying situation, penultimate with only 4 points. This disparity raises questions about the state of health of football in the DRC. Can the performance problems of less well-classified teams be attributed to economic, infrastructure or even training disparities?
It might be appropriate to envisage solutions to enhance the overall level of the championship and ensure greater competitiveness between clubs. This could include initiatives aimed at strengthening training programs for young players, an increase in investment in football infrastructure, or even partnerships with foreign clubs to exchange skills.
#### Conclusion: towards more balanced football?
The TP Mazembe match against Sanga Balende of June 4 embodies the dualities inherent in Congolese football. If Mazembe shines with his performance, Sanga Balende struggles to find the way to victory. This meeting reminds us of the importance of a collective reflection on the future of football in the DRC. How can actors of this sport collaborate to build a more solid and balanced championship?
Finally, beyond the results, the commitment of leaders, coaches, players and supporters will be decisive in the transformation of the Congolese football landscape. It is by uniting the forces and by adopting a constructive approach that we can hope for a more radiant future for football in the DRC, where each team can aspire to victory on the field, in a healthy competition.