Tout Puissant Mazembe

More about Lubumbashi Sport-SM Sanga Balende this Wednesday, November 26th at 15:30 at the stadium Kibassa. The decision has been taken this morning just some hours before this advanced encounter of the 7th day of the D1. The Mayor of Lubumbashi who has taken this decision motivated it by the ongoing investigations following the incidents that led to the death of two fans (pictured) at the time of Lupopo-Sanga Balende match on Sunday 23.

On the eve, CAF through its president Issa HAYATOU, manifested his conviction against troublemakers in DRC stadia referring to incidents that saddened the country during Lupopo-Sanga Balende match on Sunday November 23 at Kibassa Maliba stadium: "Football should be a moment of communion, fellowship, sharing, celebrating and of joy in phase with legendary culture of hospitality and solidarity of the peoples of Africa. So it is always with emotion, dismay but especially vehement disapproval that we experience such events.” He said on the official website of the Confederation.

The highest body of African football while presenting his condolences to the Congolese soccer wants explanations and examples sanctions against the culprits. It requires the same time that FECOFA ensures the safety of players, officials and spectators.

The Mayor of Lubumbashi, who officially announced the death of two fans and found several wounded, is following closely the issue. Pending the outcome of the investigation, the Mayor announced in mid-day the indefinite postponement of the match Lubumbashi Sport-Sanga Balende which should take place at Kibassa stadium this afternoon Wednesday November 26.

The Linafoot on its side through the LIFKAT (Katanga Football League) will shortly publish an official statement in which it will also discuss the game number 63 of the 7th day between Lupopo and Don Bosco scheduled Sunday, November 30 at the Kibassa Maliba stadium.