The first division football championship in DR Congo will resume on 25 September. Announcement made this Thursday by Bosco Mwehu, chairman of the Linafoot management committee.

Stopped since March due to Covid-19, football will resume in DR Congo. And it’s scheduled for this month. However, for security reasons, the matches will take place behind closed doors.

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In addition, the clubs have been expecting Fecofa to keep their commitments for the competition.

The Congolese football federation ended the 2019-2020 season last May. TP Mazembe nevertheless crown champion.