Daring Club Motema Pembe 1-1 AS Dauphins Noirs | Vodacom Ligue 1

Date: 18 March 2026 | Venue: Stade du 24 Novembre, Kinshasa

Daring Club Motema Pembe (DCMP) were held to a frustrating 1‑1 draw by AS Dauphins Noirs in a match that saw the hosts dominate but fail to convert chances. The result dented DCMP’s push for continental qualification.

Match Overview

DCMP started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute through a well‑struck volley from the edge of the box. The goal seemed to settle the home side, but they could not add a second before half‑time. AS Dauphins Noirs grew into the game after the break and equalised midway through the second half with a header from a corner, capitalising on slack marking.

Key Moments

• 14’ – DCMP’s opener: a beautiful first‑time finish after a cross from the left.
• 68’ – Dauphins Noirs equalise: a powerful header from a set piece.
• 80’ – DCMP hit the post with a free kick.

Tactical Battle

DCMP employed an aggressive 4‑3‑3, pressing high and creating numerous half‑chances. Dauphins Noirs defended resiliently, often with ten men behind the ball, and relied on set pieces to threaten. The visitors’ physical approach disrupted DCMP’s rhythm, and the home side lacked a cutting edge in the final third.

Standings Impact

The dropped points left DCMP in the middle of the table, six points adrift of a top‑three spot. AS Dauphins Noirs, though still in the relegation zone, earned a valuable point that could prove crucial in their battle to stay up.