TP Mazembe gear up to shine again in TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-finals

- Congolese side faces Petro Atlético in quarterfinal clash
- TP Mazembe enters knockout stage for the first time since 2020
- Senegalese tactician Lamine N'Diaye aims for another triumph with the Ravens
Making a strong comeback, TP Mazembe aim to reclaim their former glory. Winners of the CAF TotalEnergies Champions League in 2010 and 2015, and finalists of the FIFA Club World Cup™ in 2010, the Lushois seem to have rediscovered the winning formula in this edition of the Champions League.
Finishing second in Group A behind Mamelodi Sundowns, TP Mazembe will face Petro Atlético on March 30 at 13:00 GMT at the Mazembe Stadium, followed by an away fixture in Luanda on April 6. It's worth noting that the last encounter between the two teams dates back to March 15, 2009, where the Ravens emerged victorious in the double clash.
Can the Congolese repeat this success fifteen years later? One thing is certain: Lamine N'Diaye's men will leave no stone unturned to fulfill this destiny.
Formation
At the end of the 1949 season, Englebert FC (former name of Mazembe) finished first and undefeated in the national championship. To immortalize this achievement, the officials decided to add the qualifier "Tout Puissant" (All Powerful) to Englebert.
Honours
The trophy cabinet of TP Mazembe is simply remarkable. The Congolese have won the national championship 19 times and the DR Congo Cup five times. Five-time winners of the CAF TotalEnergies Champions League, the Lushois reached the final of the FIFA Club World Cup™ in 2010.
Continental Journey
1967, 1968, 2009, 2010, and 2015 mark the victorious editions of TPM in the Champions League. The Lushois have also won the CAF TotalEnergies Super Cup three times and clinched two Confederation Cups.
Coach: Lamine N'diaye
The Thiès native boasts one of the most impressive resumes on the continent. A double champion of DR Congo with the Ravens in 2009 and 2010, the Senegalese returned to take over the team in 2023.
Player: Joel Beya
He is the pride of the city. At 24, the Lubumbashi native aims to raise the colors of his homeland high. Known for his accuracy in front of the goal, the forward is also a selfless player. The top assist provider in the championship in 2022, Beya aims to leave his mark on this edition of the Champions League.