{
  "id": 5836229,
  "title": "TP Mazembe coach Raho expects ‘game of equals’ against Medeama",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/tp-mazembe-coach-raho-expects-game-of-equals-against-medeama",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T21:07:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/sports/tp-mazembe-coach-raho-expects-game-of-equals-against-medeama"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "TP Mazembe coach Slimane Raho expects a closely contested match against Medeama SC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round. He believes the game will be a contest between two champions.\n\nThe match, which is the first leg of the preliminary round, will take place at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, with Medeama SC enjoying home support. According to TP Mazembe Communications Chief Jantis Mutombo, the team has not been affected by their long journey from Accra and is focused on the game.\n\nMutombo also noted that although TP Mazembe has faced Medeama previously, the upcoming tie presents a different challenge due to changes made to Medeama's squad. He expressed confidence that his team will compete well, understanding the African level of competition.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "CAF CL prelims: The game is played on the pitch – TP Mazembe chief ahead of Medeama clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/caf-cl-prelims-the-game-is-played-on-the-pitch-tp-mazembe-chief-ahead",
        "published": "2026-09-05T08:49:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}