**DR Congo Clubs Secure Victories in CAF Champions League First Leg Matches**
Clubs representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo achieved significant results in the first leg of the CAF Champions League first round on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Both TP Mazembe and Les Aigles du Congo secured 1-0 victories in their respective fixtures.
**TP Mazembe Defeats Medeama**
TP Mazembe earned a 1-0 away victory against Ghana’s Medeama in a match held in Nigeria. The contest remained scoreless until the 86th minute, when Lise Nyembo scored the decisive goal.
This result provides the Lubumbashi-based club with a narrow advantage heading into the return leg, which is scheduled to take place in one week at the TP Mazembe Stadium. This performance marks a return to continental competition for the club following their absence during the previous season.
**Historic Win for Les Aigles du Congo**
Les Aigles du Congo recorded their first-ever victory in a CAF competition by defeating Rwanda’s APR FC 1-0. The winning goal was scored by Soze Zemanga in the 45th minute.
The victory, described by the club as a historic milestone, was secured through a defensive effort that maintained the lead until the final whistle. Zemanga’s goal marks the first time a player has scored for the club in a CAF tournament. The team, known as the “Samouraïs,” will travel to Rwanda for the return leg in one week.
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