TP Mazembe Crowned LINAFOOT Champions After Lubumbashi Sport Forfeit

TP Mazembe has been declared the champion of the LINAFOOT Play Off for the 2023-2024 season, following the forfeiture of Lubumbashi Sport before the final matchday. This announcement solidifies TP Mazembe's dominance in the Congolese football league.

The LINAFOOT Play Off, part of the Congolese football league, features 10 teams divided into two groups. The top teams from these groups advance to the Championship Playoff. This season, TP Mazembe, FC Saint Eloi Lupopo, FC Lubumbashi Sport, and CS Don Bosco qualified for the Championship Playoff.

Lubumbashi Sport's forfeiture of their remaining matches resulted in TP Mazembe being declared the champion. TP Mazembe was leading the championship playoff with 40 points from 16 matches, while FC Saint Eloi Lupopo was in second place with 46 points from 17 matches. Lubumbashi Sport was third with 33 points from 18 matches.

The forfeiture decision came after Lubumbashi Sport failed to show up for their match against TP Mazembe, resulting in a 3-0 win awarded to TP Mazembe. This victory effectively secured TP Mazembe's position at the top of the standings.

Recent notable matches in the playoff include TP Mazembe's 4-0 victory over FC Simba on August 23 and their 4-0 win against JS Groupe Bazano on August 30. FC Saint Eloi Lupopo also had significant wins, such as their 2-0 victory over Blessing FC on September 7.

The final standings show TP Mazembe at the top with 40 points, followed by FC Saint Eloi Lupopo with 46 points, and FC Lubumbashi Sport with 33 points. The championship playoff not only determines the league champion but also the top two teams that qualify for the Coupe du Congo 2024.

With this victory, TP Mazembe continues to assert its dominance in Congolese football, adding another title to its storied history in the sport.

Key Takeaways

• TP Mazembe declared champion of LINAFOOT Play Off 2023-2024 season.
• Lubumbashi Sport forfeits remaining matches, securing TP Mazembe's win.
• TP Mazembe leads with 40 points, followed by FC Saint Eloi Lupopo and Lubumbashi Sport.
• Championship playoff determines league champion and Coupe du Congo 2024 qualifiers.
• TP Mazembe solidifies dominance in Congolese football with another title.