Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based winger Lanjesi Nkhoma was on target for the third consecutive time as his side TP Mazembe was held to a one-all draw by Saint Eloi Lupopo in a Linafoot National Play-offs encounter on Tuesday.
It was the former FCB Nyasa Bullets star’s third consecutive goal as he continues to enjoy a rich vein of form with the former African club champions.
He gave Mazembe the lead 12 minutes into the top-of-the-table clash with a fine header, but Lupopo leveled the scores in the 67th minute through Kazema Basso.
The result meant Mazembe remain third in the 12-team play-offs with 32 points from 15 matches.
They are tied on points with second-placed Lupopo and are two points behind leaders Aigles du Congo JSK as the race for the title heads towards the climax.
In an interview yesterday, Nkhoma described the match as tough.
“It was unfortunate that we could not hang on to the lead, otherwise it was a tough and exciting game as we went into the match level on points.
“It was typical of a derby. Anyway, we will keep fighting and see what happens in the end.”
On his scoring form, the 23-year-old, who has taken his tally to five goals from seven matches at Mazembe, said: “I think it all boils down to team work and it shows I am fitting in well.”
Nkhoma also has three assists. His compatriot and teammate Patrick Mwaungulu, who was thrown in as a substitute, is also doing well having scored three goals for Mazembe.
