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Mazembe and Don Bosco take one friendly win each before African tie
Don Bosco won the first October 10 meeting 1-0. Mazembe responded by the same score, with Mika Michée scoring in the 73rd minute.
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Mazembe announce Carlos Miguel Musset Quintais on a two-season deal
The attacking midfielder joins from Les Aigles du Congo. TP Mazembe say he is already with their squad at Futuka.
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FECOFA complete elite referees' refresher course ahead of 2026-2027 season
The Kinshasa course covered officials selected for Ligue 1 and the Congo Cup. Eligibility to officiate depends on passing physical and theory tests.
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Linafoot: Ligue 1 start reported for 20 October
Radio Okapi and Actualite.cd report the release of the 2026/27 calendar as DR Congo prepares a transition to a 20-club top flight.
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CAF changes registration rules and sets women’s finals for 1–15 November
The executive committee allows players to represent more than one club in an interclub season and confirms the dates of the 2026 Women’s Champions League finals.
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Mazembe schedule two Kamalondo friendlies for October 3
Don Bosco at 09:00 and Manga at 11:00 are on the club’s announced programme as preparations continue.
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Linafoot: 25 clubs in two groups for 2026/27
Eight relegations and three promotions are intended to reduce Ligue 1 to 20 clubs in 2027/28. Ligue 2 is also part of the restructuring.
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Explainer: who runs Congo's national competitions?
FECOFA delegates responsibility for certain competitions to specialised leagues.