Ligue 1: FC Céleste makes a subdued start, held by FC MK at Stade Tata Raphaël

The 32nd edition of the national Ligue 1 championship began on Tuesday, October 20, with FC Céleste of Mbandaka drawing 1-1 with Kinshasa’s FC MK at Stade Tata Raphaël. Nsona Kinkela put Céleste ahead in the 31st minute, but Jonathan Mpeti equalized for FC MK just before halftime in the 45th minute. Neither side scored after the break despite chances and tactical changes. Both clubs earned their first point of the season.