AS Vita Club is taking proactive steps to ensure that the remainder of the CAF Champions League is played under optimal conditions. Ahead of their semi-final first leg clash against ES Sétif, the Congolese club has announced renovation work at the historic Tata Raphaël Stadium in Kinshasa.
🛠️ Renovation Goals:
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Improve cleanliness around the stadium
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Upgrade lighting systems to accommodate both day and night matches
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Meet CAF standards for hosting continental fixtures
🗣️ From Management:
“Work can begin very quickly next week to meet CAF’s requirements… We must be ready. And the governor wants the Cup to return to AS Vita Club,”
said René Mipendo, stadium operations manager, to Radio Okapi.
📅 Match Details:
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Fixture: AS Vita Club vs. ES Sétif (1st leg, semi-final)
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Date: Between October 24 and 26
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Venue: Tata Raphaël Stadium, Kinshasa
These efforts underline AS Vita Club’s ambition not just to perform well on the pitch but also to offer a professional, CAF-compliant matchday environment — especially with a possible final in sight.
