Sanga Balende Make History with CAF Champions League Round of 16 Qualification
Congolese club Sanga Balende has made history by qualifying for the Round of 16 of the CAF Champions League for the first time in their history, defeating Cameroonian side Coton Sport de Garoua in the process. The milestone marks a major achievement for the club, who are now poised to take on Sudanese giants Al Hilal in the next stage of the prestigious competition.
Looking ahead, Sanga Balende is determined to continue their historic run. President Alphonse Ngoy Kasanji expressed confidence in the team’s ability to push further, saying, “The challenge is great and it is still ahead of us. We will fight to go far and as far as possible in this competition. We want to honor the country by qualifying for the quarter-finals.”
Ngoy Kasanji credited the club’s success in the early rounds to the dedication of both the technical staff and the players. “We know that Al Hilal is a big club used to African competitions. We are mentally preparing to do the essentials for the first leg, scheduled for April 19 in Kinshasa, before meeting them at home in Khartoum,” he added.
With strong resolve and a desire to make their mark on African football, Sanga Balende will be looking to cause an upset against one of the continent’s most decorated clubs. The upcoming tie promises to be a thrilling encounter, as the Congolese side aims to take their historic run to the next level and honor their country with a deep run in the CAF Champions League.
