CAF Champions League Final: Vita Club Sets Sights on Victory Against Sétif
AS Vita Club is preparing to host Entente Sportive Sétif this Sunday in Kinshasa for the first leg of the CAF Champions League final, a crucial showdown that will determine which team earns a place at the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco (December 10–20). With the prospect of facing global giants like Real Madrid on the horizon, the Congolese side remains laser-focused on the task at hand.
Club supporters and management are united in their ambition, rallying behind one clear objective: victory, nothing but victory. The atmosphere around the team reflects a sense of purpose and national pride, as Vita Club aims to crown a memorable campaign with continental glory.
Head coach Florent Ibenge, speaking on RTNC, cautioned against premature dreams of a Club World Cup clash with Real Madrid. “Some are already thinking about the Club World Cup where AS V.Club will face Real Madrid,” he noted. “But before thinking about that possibility, there is the first leg of the final this Sunday. We must not put the cart before the horse. It is a tough, difficult match and we are working to win it. We know that the opponent is difficult to handle.”
Recognizing the strength of ES Sétif, Ibenge emphasized the need for collective effort and discipline. He also issued a heartfelt call to the Congolese public, urging them to stand behind their national representatives: “We need the support of all our people so that the DRC can shine once again on the continental stage.”
This final marks Vita Club’s third appearance at the pinnacle of African club football, following their 1973 triumph over Ghana’s Asante Kotoko and the 1981 loss to Algeria’s Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie. With history within reach, the stage is set for a battle that promises intensity, passion, and national pride.
