SM Sanga Balende explained

Clubname:Sa Majesté Sanga Balende
Fullname:Sa Majesté Sanga Balende.
Nickname:Wa Banjelu ni Bansantu (of the angels and the saints)
Founded:1962
Ground:Stade Kashala Bonzola, Mbuji-Mayi
Capacity:15,000
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Alexis Fakih
Manager:Daoulla Lupembe
League:Linafoot
Season:2020–21
Position:Linafoot, 5th of 16
Current:2020-21 Linafoot
Website:sangabalende.com
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Sa Majesté Sanga Balende, is a football club that plays in the Democratic Republic of Congo top tier: Vodacom Ligue 1. Sanga Balende is the only club in vodacom Ligue 1, that is from Kasai Oriental, This gives them a lot of popularity around the DRC amongst the people of Kasai Districts. They have one of the biggest fan base around the country. The club is based in the city of Mbuji-Mayi.

History

The club was founded on 25 March 1962 under the name of Union Sud-Kasaienne, the name was changed to Nsanga Balende with Zairian authenticity. "Sa Majesté" means His Majesty.[1] Among the co-founders are: Jonas Mukamba Kadiata Nzemba, Muela Kankonde and Nestor Lubula.

Honours

Linafoot

Coupe du Congo

Performance in CAF competitions

1 appearance

2015 – Second Round

2 appearances

2015 – Second Round of 16

2017 – First round

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Congo-Kinshasa (DR Congo, Zaire) - Foundation Dates of Clubs. RSSSF.