DR Congo Ligue 1: Aigles du Congo–Maniema Union clash opens the third round

The third round of the Congolese Ligue 1 begins on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with a Group B match between defending runner-up FC Les Aigles du Congo and AS Maniema Union of Kindu. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Stade Père Raphaël in Kinshasa. Maniema Union enters the league after missing the first two rounds while competing in the CAF Confederation Cup and intends to use the championship to prepare for the group stage. Aigles are targeting the top of the league and a return to African competitions after their CAF Champions League elimination.