TP Mazembe fans vent frustration as pressure mounts on coach Lamine Ndiaye
TP Mazembe’s stuttering league campaign deepened on Sunday after a goalless draw against AS New Soger, triggering an angry reaction from sections of the club’s supporters who confronted coach Lamine Ndiaye as he left the stadium.
The stalemate, recorded on the fifth matchday of the season, added to a run of inconsistent performances that has unsettled the fanbase.
Mazembe have so far managed two victories, two draws and one defeat — a return many consider far below the club’s established standards.
While the match ended with a point secured, the mood in the stands suggested anything but satisfaction.
Supporters, frustrated by what they see as a team lacking conviction and fluidity, made their feelings clear immediately after the final whistle.
As Ndiaye made his way off the pitch, the atmosphere quickly became hostile, with several fans verbally confronting him and calling for his dismissal.
The situation escalated to the point where security personnel had to escort the Senegalese coach out of the venue to avoid further clashes.
The scenes reflect a growing sense of impatience around Mazembe, a club long associated with dominance in domestic and continental competitions.
Expectations remain high, and the current dip in form has created an increasingly tense environment both inside the dressing room and among the supporters who demand competitiveness at every stage of the season.
For Ndiaye, the pressure is now more intense than at any point in recent years.
The team has struggled to find consistency in attack and rhythm in midfield, issues that have fuelled criticism from fans who feel the progress made in recent seasons is beginning to stall.
Sunday’s performance, marked by missed opportunities and a lack of cutting edge, only reinforced those concerns.
As the championship continues, TP Mazembe face a delicate balance: stabilising results on the pitch while managing expectations off it.
With emotions running high and the margin for error narrowing, the coming weeks are likely to be decisive for Ndiaye’s future and for a squad now expected to deliver a convincing response.
What remains clear is that the atmosphere surrounding the team has shifted.
The draw against AS New Soger was not merely another dropped opportunity — it was a turning point that laid bare the growing disconnect between sections of the fanbase and their coach.
The rest of the season promises to be intense, both in the stands and on the field, as Mazembe attempt to restore confidence and reassert their authority in the league.
