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Céleste FC beats Aigles du Congo 2-0

FC Céleste took sole leadership of Group B in the Illicocash Ligue 1 with a victory on Sunday, November 8.

FC Céleste defeated FC Les Aigles du Congo 2-0 on Sunday, November 8, at the Tata Raphaël stadium in Kinshasa. The win secured FC Céleste's sole leadership of Group B in the Illicocash Ligue 1.

The visitors scored an own goal in the 9th minute through Helton Kayembe of Aigles du Congo, giving Céleste the lead. Nzanga Malamu extended Céleste's advantage with a second goal in the 12th minute. Aigles du Congo attempted to reduce the deficit but failed before the match concluded.

FC Céleste now leads Group B with 11 points from five matches, holding a +4 goal difference. In another match, AF Ufalya Simba surprised by beating FC Renaissance du Congo 1-0, leaving Renaissance with 4 points from three games.

Why it mattersFootball fans in the DR Congo will be interested in the league standings and team performance.