Linafoot qualifiers: Mazembe stumble with goalless draw against Lupopo

The Ravens lose top spot with just two rounds remaining

Africa Today at 13:21

The Lubumbashi derby failed to live up to expectations on June 14. TP Mazembe were held to a 0-0 draw by FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the twelfth round of the championship qualifiers. A goalless result that proved painfully costly for the Ravens.

This draw was a heavy blow for the Ravens. TP Mazembe dropped two crucial points in the race for the top. This goalless draw felt like a defeat, as the Ravens surrendered their lead at the summit. While defensively solid, Mazembe lacked attacking sharpness and failed to break down Lupopo's well-organized backline. With only two matches left, the season is nearing its climax—and the chance to widen the gap has slipped away.

🚨Full-time | TP Mazembe and FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo draw 0️⃣-0️⃣ this Sunday at Kamalondo Stadium in a fiercely contested Lubumbashi derby, which lacked attacking breakthroughs.

Despite chances for both sides, neither team managed to find the net… pic.twitter.com/mirsHvlF6F
— STREAM FOOTBALL RDC (@StreamFootRDC) 14 June 2026

Meanwhile, the Congolese Eagles did what was needed. After falling to Mazembe in round 11, they bounced back emphatically, securing a priceless 1-0 win over Simba. With this victory, the Somariens leapfrog into first place with 25 points—just ahead of Mazembe, who remain on 24.