TP Mazembe began its campaign in the African Football League brilliantly, winning a convincing victory against Esperance sportive de Tunis. This match, which took place on Sunday October 22, 2023 at the Benjamin Nkapa stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of the Congolese.
From the 11th minute, TP Mazembe opened the scoring thanks to an action from a corner. Philippe Kinzumbi delivers a precise cross with his left foot, finding Fofana’s head which leaves the young Tunisian goalkeeper no chance. This early goal sets the tone for the match and allows the Congolese to take the advantage.
In the second half, TP Mazembe created several clear chances, but the defense of Esperance sportive de Tunis remained solid and managed to preserve the score. In the 62nd minute, the Tunisians thought of equalizing, but their goal was refused for an offside position after intervention by the VAR.
Despite the attempts of Esperance sportive de Tunis to come back to the score, TP Mazembe held on and maintained their advantage until the final whistle. This victory gives some confidence to the Congolese, who will play the qualifying return match in Tunis on October 25.
This performance by TP Mazembe demonstrates their determination and their high level of play in this African competition. They thus confirm their status as a formidable team and suggest good prospects for the rest of the competition.
Overall, this victory for TP Mazembe testifies to the quality of Congolese football and strengthens the presence of DR Congo on the continental scene. Congolese fans can be proud of their team, and the next matches promise to be exciting and full of twists and turns.
In conclusion, TP Mazembe starts its campaign in the African Football League in a positive manner by winning an important victory against Esperance sportive de Tunis. This victory demonstrates the talent and determination of the Congolese players, while offering great prospects for the rest of the competition. Fans can be confident about their team’s performance in upcoming matches.