AS Vita Club secured a 2-0 victory over Celeste FC on Tuesday, reclaiming the top position in Group B of the DRC Ligue 1.
The win at the Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte marked the Kinshasa club’s fifth consecutive triumph in the national championship.
The game began with AS Vita Club asserting their dominance early.
Forward Kévin Makoko broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, converting an opportunity to put his side ahead.
The early goal set the tone for Youssouph Dabo’s men, who controlled the match with measured precision and resilience.
Celeste FC struggled to respond as AS Vita maintained possession and dictated the pace throughout.
Despite efforts to find a breakthrough, Celeste’s forward line found little space against a disciplined and compact AS Vita defence.
The victory was sealed late in the game when Aryton Mboko found the back of the net in the 84th minute.
His goal extinguished any hope of a Celeste comeback and underlined the Muscovites’ firm grip on proceedings.
With this result, AS Vita Club climbed back to the summit of Group B, overtaking FC Les Aigles du Congo, who had briefly held the top spot after the previous round of fixtures.
The win further solidifies AS Vita’s position as serious contenders for the title this season, as they continue their impressive run of form.
Speaking after the match, coach Youssouph Dabo praised his players for their consistency and commitment.
It’s important to maintain this level of performance.
The team is showing great character, and we must continue to work hard to stay at the top,” he said.
The club’s current momentum has sent a strong message to their rivals, as the competition in the championship remains fierce.
With every point critical, AS Vita Club will need to build on this winning streak in the matches ahead.
Their next fixture is expected to be another stern test, with teams in Group B looking to close the gap at the top.
However, with their recent performances and growing confidence, AS Vita Club are demonstrating why they are among the favourites to claim the league title.
As the championship progresses, the Kinshasa giants appear determined to continue their march towards silverware, leaving little room for error as they look to maintain their winning form.
