SM Sanga Balende
# 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.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1 | GK | COD | Katembwe Kalambayi |
| 2 | FW | COD | Kabamba Mukundi |
| 4 | DF | COD | Mayinga Bakodila |
| 5 | MF | COD | Musema Ngowa |
| 7 | FW | COD | Barezadio Mukoko |
| 8 | FW | COD | Darcy Mbaka Kipo |
| 10 | FW | COD | Jeef Kayembe |
| 11 | MF | COD | Badibake Mpongo |
| 13 | DF | COD | Nekadio Luyindama |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 14 | DF | COD | Kanku Bukasa |
| 15 | DF | COD | Mutanda Ndiate |
| 17 | MF | COD | Mulumba Kabwita |
| 18 | MF | COD | Bukasa Bakangila |
| 19 | FW | COD | Lusiela Mande |
| 20 | DF | CMR | Yannick Sateu Nguefack |
| 26 | DF | COD | Mutombo Tshibangu |
| 28 | DF | COD | Disosa Masanga |
| 42 | FW | GHA | Isaac Amoah |
| 21 | MF | GHA | James Bissue |
| 9 | MF | GHA | Razak Abdul Agyiri |
| 24 | DF | GHA | Nana Egyir |
| 29 | FW | GHA | Justice Ato Mensah |
