LThe National Professional Football League (Linafp) is currently finalizing the final preparations, with a view to the start of the elite championship, scheduled for this Saturday, November 23, 2024. The countdown, on D-5, is triggered through the program of activities for the launch of National football, published by Linafp and which provides, this Tuesday at the end of the afternoon, a requiem mass in the Saint Pierre church (district known as 9 floors), in the 3th district of Libreville.
The program of activities published by the National Professional Football League specifies that the requiem mass will be held for all deceased National Football players, as well as for the blessing of the national championship for the 2024-2025 season, to open next Saturday.
A press conference is also planned for this Wednesday, November 20, hosted by the president of Linafp, Brice Mbika Ndjambou, at the Palais des sports in Libreville. During this meeting, it will be a question of presenting the national championship, season 2024-2025, and of debating the issues of relaunching elite football after two years of interruption.
Obviously, representatives of the national sports press will not fail to raise other concerns, relating in particular to insurance and guarantees regarding the non-stop progress of this competition, often hampered by delays in the disbursement of the different tranches of the subsidy. promised to the clubs, even to the very organization of the elite championship.
The press conference this Wednesday at 10 a.m. will therefore pave the way for the first day of the 2024-2025 season, Saturday November 23, with an attractive poster opposing the Mbérie sportif omnisport association (AO CMS) to the Sports Association Mangasport de Moanda, in the den of the Augustin Monédan stadium in Sibang.
Fourteen (14) teams this season in this elite 1 championship, namely: Vautour Club, AO CMS, Missile FC, AS Dikaki, Bouenguidi Sports, ASO Stade Mandji, Bitam Sports Union (USB), CF Mounana, AS Mangasport , Lac Atlétic Club (formerly AS Pélican), Bendjé Sports Center (CSB), FC Canon 105, Lozo Sport and US Oyem.
For the 2024-2025 sporting season, the elite championship matches will be played in a single group, home and away phases. The first in the standings will be declared the winner and will represent Gabon in the next African Champions League (2025-2026) and the last two teams will be relegated to the lower division.
National football 1, which begins this Saturday, November 23, ends on May 25, 2025, according to the timetable made public by Linafp. As for National Football 2, its start is scheduled for Saturday, November 30 and ends on May 17.
No elite championship has been completed in Gabon for many years, due to recurring problems linked to its financing. The national team is made up almost entirely of expatriate footballers, mainly playing in European championships.
Feeodora Madiba
2024-11-11 13:40:00
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**Interview with Brice Mbika Ndjambou, President of the National Professional Football League (Linafp)**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Mr. Ndjambou. Thank you for joining us as anticipation builds for the start of the 2024-2025 National Football Championship. Can you share what this final week of preparations looks like for the league?
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. We’re indeed in the final stages of preparation. We’re excited to kick off the season on Saturday, November 23. This week is crucial as we not only finalize logistics and operations but also hold significant events like the requiem mass for our fallen players. This moment allows us to honor their legacy and seek blessings for the season ahead.
**Editor:** That sounds like a meaningful tribute. Can you tell us more about the requiem mass and its significance?
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** Absolutely. The requiem mass, taking place at the Saint Pierre church, is dedicated to all deceased national football players. It’s an opportunity for us to reflect on their contributions to the sport and to show respect for their memory as we embark on a new season. This is a key tradition that underscores our values of community and respect in football.
**Editor:** Tomorrow you’ll also be holding a press conference. What do you aim to communicate to the press regarding the upcoming season?
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** The press conference is vital for us. We will outline the structure of the championship and address how we plan to rejuvenate elite football after two challenging years marked by interruptions. We also anticipate questions regarding funding and operational support for our clubs, which have faced delays in financial assistance. Transparency and communication are priorities as we work to build trust within the community.
**Editor:** Speaking of challenges, what measures are being put in place to ensure the smooth running of the league?
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** We are actively engaging with the ministry of sports and relevant stakeholders to ensure that financial support is timely. We have also established clear protocols for club operations and competition integrity. Our objective is to create a stable environment that allows teams to focus on their games rather than administrative hurdles.
**Editor:** Thank you for those insights. can you share what fans can expect from the opening match this Saturday?
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** We have an exciting opening match lined up between the Mbérie sportif omnisport association and the Sports Association Mangasport de Moanda at the Augustin Monédan stadium. We invite all fans to come out and support their teams because this season promises thrilling matches, passionate displays, and hopefully, a renewing spirit for Gabonese football.
**Editor:** Thank you, Mr. Ndjambou. We look forward to an exciting season ahead!
**Brice Mbika Ndjambou:** Thank you! Let’s make this season a memorable one for everyone involved in Gabonese football.
