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Linafoot/Play-offs: FC les Aigles dominates AS Simba to regain first place

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC les Aigles du Congo defeated AS Simba 1-0 to reclaim the top spot in the Linafoot playoffs.
  • The victory puts FC les Aigles at 25 points, one point ahead of TP Mazembe.
  • The championship title is now a three-way race between FC les Aigles, TP Mazembe, and Maniema Union with two games remaining.

FC les Aigles du Congo has surged back to the top of the Linafoot playoff standings after a narrow 1-0 victory over AS Simba. The win, secured at the Kurara Mpova stadium on matchday 12, propelled the Kinshasa-based club to 25 points.

This crucial win places FC les Aigles one point ahead of second-placed TP Mazembe, who drew 1-1 with FC Saint Éloi Lupopo. Maniema Union remains in contention, sitting third with 22 points after their 3-1 away win against Céleste FC. AS Vita Club is fourth with 18 points following a 1-1 draw with CS Don Bosco.

With only two matches left in the tournament, the Linafoot championship title is now a tight contest. FC les Aigles du Congo, TP Mazembe, and Maniema Union are the primary contenders vying for the league crown.

The current provisional standings show FC les Aigles du Congo leading with 25 points, followed by TP Mazembe with 24 points. Maniema Union is third with 22 points, while AS Vclub holds the fourth position with 18 points.

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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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