2014–2015 Congo Ligue 1 Season Kicks Off This Weekend
The 2014–2015 season of Congo’s Ligue 1 officially kicks off this Saturday, January 10, 2015. The competition will feature 18 clubs competing in a 34-matchday home-and-away format.
Defending champions AC Léopards enter the new campaign as strong favorites. Other serious contenders include Black Devils, last season’s runners-up, as well as CARA (3rd place in 2013–14) and Étoile du Congo, who are also expected to challenge for the top spots.
The Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT) confirmed the schedule following a meeting with representatives of the participating clubs.
Matchday 1 Fixtures: January 10–11, 2015
Saturday, January 10
At Stade Alphonse-Massamba-Débat (Brazzaville):
FC Kondzo vs. Jeunesse Sportive de Poto-Poto (JSP)
Black Devils vs. Saint Michel de Ouenzé (SMO)
At Stade Annexe (Brazzaville):
Jeunesse Sportive de Talangaï (JST) vs. Patronage Sainte-Anne
At the Sports Complex in Pointe-Noire:
AS Cheminots vs. Nico-Nicoyé
AC Léopards (Dolisie) vs. Pigeon Vert or Munisport
Sunday, January 11
At Stade Alphonse-Massamba-Débat:
CARA vs. Tongo FC
Étoile du Congo vs. Inter Club
At the Sports Complex in Pointe-Noire:
FC Bilombé vs. V. Club
La Mancha vs. Association Sportive de Pointe-Noire (ASP)
