TP Mazembe Englebert 0–0 Saint Eloi Lupopo | DR Congo Vodacom Ligue 1

In a tightly fought Lubumbashi derby, TP Mazembe and Saint Eloi Lupopo played out a goalless draw at the Stade TP Mazembe on 14 June 2026. Both sides created half‑chances but lacked the final touch in a match that underlined the defensive solidity of DR Congo’s top flight.

Match Overview

TP Mazembe dominated possession, as expected, with midfielder Glody Likonza pulling the strings. Saint Eloi Lupopo, however, defended resolutely and almost snatched a winner on the counter through winger Jean‑Claude Munganga. The draw extended Mazembe’s unbeaten home run but kept them in second place, while Lupopo remained a point behind in third.

Key Moments

• 22’ – Lupopo chance: Munganga cut inside from the left and forced a low save from Mazembe keeper Elton Aladesanmi.
• 44’ – Mazembe close: Captain Siadi Baggio’s header from a corner was tipped over by Lupopo’s goalie Ntumba Banza.
• 67’ – Frustration: Mazembe striker Fiston Mwana sprayed a volley wide from seven metres after a cross from the right.
• 85’ – Final scare: Lupopo substitute Isaka Banza saw his long‑range effort crash against the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Mazembe’s 4‑3‑3 struggled to break through Lupopo’s compact 4‑4‑2 low block. The visitors’ double pivot of Munganga and Ngoyi stifled central passing lanes. Lupopo’s pressing forced Mazembe wide, where crosses were comfortably dealt with by the experienced centre‑back duo of Chokola and Tshilomba.

Season Impact

The draw meant Mazembe missed the chance to leapfrog leaders Vita Club, who won earlier. Lupopo remained in the title conversation, now three points off the top. Both teams will see this result as two dropped points in a fiercely competitive title race.