Guy Bukasa to leave St Eloi Lupopo as head coach

Guy Bukasa has confirmed he will not renew his contract with DR Congo side St Eloi Lupopo, bringing an end to a landmark spell in which he guided the club into the CAF Champions League group stage for the first time in their history.

The decision means Bukasa will depart at the end of the current campaign, closing a chapter defined by tactical discipline, steady progress, and one of the most significant achievements in Lupopo’s modern era.

A final decision on his next destination is expected in the coming weeks, though interest is already anticipated following his breakthrough continental run.

Bukasa etched his name into the club’s record books by steering Lupopo past a challenging qualifying path that included victories over Sudan’s Al Merrikh and South Africa’s Orlando Pirates.

Those results secured a historic passage into the group stage of the CAF Champions League, a competition widely regarded as the pinnacle of African club football.

His tenure has been marked by a clear tactical identity and an ability to elevate the team’s competitiveness on the continental stage. Under his leadership, Lupopo developed a reputation for resilience in high-pressure knockout ties, particularly away from home, where they produced some of their most decisive performances.

The club’s qualification for the group stage is being viewed as a turning point, both for Bukasa’s coaching profile and for Lupopo’s ambitions in African football.

It also places the Congolese side among an elite group of clubs from the region to consistently challenge at that level.

While speculation grows over his next move, Bukasa leaves with his reputation significantly enhanced after delivering a historic breakthrough that reshaped expectations around what Lupopo can achieve on the continental stage.