SM Sanga Balende
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. Among the co-founders are: Jonas Mukamba Kadiata Nzemba, Muela Kankonde and Nestor Lubula. Honours Linafoot Winners (1): 1983 Runners-up (1): 2013–14 Coupe du Congo Runners-up (1): 2002 & 2021 Performance in CAF competitions CAF Champions League: 1 appearance 2015 – Second Round CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearances 2015 – Second Round of 16 2017 – First round Current squad As of March 2015. References External links Association football clubs established in 1961 Football clubs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Mbuji-Mayi 1961 establishments in the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)