One of the teams remaining in the CAF Champions League was recently spotted collectively at church, as they seemingly seek salvation before their crucial first-leg quarter final clash. Here's a look!
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TP Mazembe attended a church service on Wednesday in preparation for their first-leg tie against Petro de Luanda in the last eight of the Champions League.
The DR Congo giants are no strangers to the competition, as they are the joint-second most successful side in the tournament with five titles, trailing record champions Al Ahly.
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Controversy has also surrounded the club in the lead up to this weekend’s clash, as their supporters recently wrote an open letter to the country’s minister of finance slamming him for the club’s perceived mistreatment.
As such, their recent gathering at church is expected to bring about a bit of calm before they play the Angolan giants at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.
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En toute chose, s'abriter sous l'ombre du TOUT PUISSANT pour sa protection et son orientation. Une obligation dans la famille ????...
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The letter they the fans wrote confirmed that several protests will be staged in the next couple of days, including the day of the match on Saturday, although they indicated that these protests will not disrupt the game.
“On Friday March 29, 2024, at 10 am, from all municipalities we will march again to gather at the Provincial Parliament," read the letter posted on TP Mazembe's official website.
“We are tired of being treated like citizens of a second-class club. Before the
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