Match Report: FC Simba (DRC) 0-0 AS Vita Club – Vodacom Ligue 1

Date: 17 June 2026 | Venue: Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa

Match Overview

FC Simba and AS Vita Club played out a goalless draw at the Stade des Martyrs, a result that does little to satisfy either side’s ambitions. Simba were seeking to close the gap on the top four, while Vita Club hoped to maintain their push for a continental spot. In the end, defensive resilience outweighed attacking flair.

Key Moments

• Open, yet goalless first half: Both teams created half‑chances. Simba’s winger Koffi N’Guessan forced a sharp save from Vita Club keeper Patrick Mputu with a curling effort in the 23rd minute.
• Second‑half frustration: Vita Club grew into the match after the interval. Striker Yves Bongongo had the best opportunity, heading wide from a corner in the 68th minute.
• Late pressure yields nothing: Simba threw bodies forward in the final ten minutes, but Vita’s backline, marshalled by captain Jules Kabasele, held firm.

Tactical Story

Simba set up in a 4‑3‑3 with high full‑backs, looking to overload the flanks. Vita Club responded with a compact 4‑4‑1‑1, denying Simba space in central areas. The lack of a creative spark in midfield meant crosses were easily dealt with. Both goalkeepers had relatively quiet afternoons, a reflection of cautious game plans rather than poor finishing.

Standout Performers

• Patrick Mputu (AS Vita Club): The goalkeeper’s one‑on‑one save in the first half kept the scores level and gave his defence confidence.
• Jules Kabasele (AS Vita Club): A commanding presence at the back, winning every aerial duel and organising the offside trap.
• Koffi N’Guessan (FC Simba): Simba’s most dangerous outlet; his dribbling created space, but the final ball was lacking.

Table Impact

The stalemate leaves FC Simba in seventh place with 28 points, while AS Vita Club remain fifth on 31. With only three points separating fourth from eighth, the battle for top‑half positions is intensifying in the Vodacom Ligue 1.