Mpole dismayed by Linafoot League 1 suspension

Mpole, who joined FC Lupopo during the mini transfer window from Geita Gold FC battling it out in this season’s Mainland Tanzania’s NBC Premier League, has found his goals stalled.

The forward pointed out that he was told by his side’s leaders that the league has been suspended and now they are waiting for new information.

The attacker said that what is happening now is that he and his teammates are waiting for instructions from the club's leaders and he will then prepare to return to Tanzania until new information comes in and resume camp for the new season.

Mpole joined FC Lupopo when the outfit was participating in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup, however, he did not play in the tournament because he had already played for Geita Gold FC in the qualification stages of the continental showpiece.

The goal-getter revealed: "My expectations of playing successfully have been flawed, first I arrived when the team was playing in this season's CAF Confederation Cup which, by regulations, I was allowed not to play, I was on the stands most of the time, even though I was training with the team."

Mpole noted: "At that time, the league was stopped to give a chance to the CAF inter-club showpieces' games, we have not settled well, and the Premier League has been canceled."

The attacker pointed out: "I have discovered why many Congolese players like to play outside their country because I have seen many challenges."

The footballer disclosed: "That's why I can't talk about either the competition or distinguish the NBC Premier League from the one played here because I haven't experienced it yet, maybe for the next time when I get a chance to play."

DR Congo Premier League has 20 teams, AS Vita is occupying the top spot with 28 points after 10 matches as it has won nine matches and drawn one.

FC Lupopo is sitting second, as the club has played nine games, won seven, drawn one, and lost one to collect 22 points.

Third-placed Maniema Union has played eight matches, won six, drawn one, and lost one to post 19 points.

Lubumbashi-based giants, TP Mazembe, has been positioned fourth with 15 points from nine matches, notching victory in four, drawing three, and losing two.

There is a high possibility that FC Lupopo will again participate in Africa inter-club showdowns next season due to the position the club is positioned in.