Linafoot: time for the playoffs in the DR Congo!

The National Football League has unveiled the schedule for the first leg of the playoffs of the Congolese championship, Linafoot, 2025 edition.

The decisive tournament will kick off this Wednesday, April 23, and will be held at two venues: Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.

The fixtures promise to be spectacular. As early as the second day, a prestigious clash will see TP Mazembe face off against DCMP on April 27, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa.

This historic duel between two giants of Congolese football will leave a lasting impression.

An enticing program in the land of the Leopards!

Another highly anticipated match: the Lubumbashi derby between TP Mazembe and FC Lupopo, scheduled for May 8 at the Mazembe stadium.

This encounter might just decide the leader of Group A, as both teams are neck and neck.

In Group B, AS Maniema Union, impressive during the regular phase, will face DCMP on May 9, again at the Stade des Martyrs.

And of course, the traditional Kinshasa derby between AS Vita Club and DCMP will take place on May 1, a moment eagerly awaited by the fans.

Below is the complete schedule of this crucial phase of the DR Congo championship, where every point will count in the race for the national title:

Amine Jomni |

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