In the world of Congolese football, His Majesty Sanga Balende is currently going through one of the worst phases in his history in Linafoot. With a series of four consecutive defeats, including two by forfeit, the Mbuji-Mayi team finds itself in difficulty and the fear of relegation is becoming more and more present.
This poor performance on the pitch is accentuated by chaotic management and the lack of clear direction for the club. Since the end of last season, the committee led by Belgian-Lebanese Alexis Fakih has expired, leaving the club without anyone to lead it. An extraordinary elective general assembly was announced last July, but supporters are still awaiting the results of this event.
In addition to these internal problems, Sanga Balende faces a serious financial crisis, which led to the team’s first forfeit defeats. Delays in preparation for the season, with the departure of the head coach and late recruitment of players, also had a negative impact on the team’s performance.
In addition, the lack of sports infrastructure in the province of Kasaï Oriental forces the team to play its home matches in Dominique Diur. Although benefiting from the support of local supporters, this situation does not compensate for the difficulties encountered by the team.
Faced with this alarming situation, many observers fear that Sanga Balende will not be able to remain in the first division next year. Relegation is becoming an increasingly real possibility for the club, raising concerns within the East Kasai sporting community.
It is essential that action is taken to address this crisis and restore clear direction to His Majesty Sanga Balende. Strong management and adequate financial investment will be necessary to enable the club to return to prominence and avoid relegation.
Supporters and football enthusiasts in the region hope that solutions will quickly be found to save the club and preserve its legacy in Congolese football. A team as emblematic as Sanga Balende deserves to regain its place among the great Linafoot clubs and to continue to thrill its supporters.