The 2016–17 Linafoot season is the 56th since its establishment as the top-flight association football league of the DR Congo. A total of 28 clubs participated in the First Round, divided in three regional groups, with 8 teams advancing to the nationwide Championship Round. TP Mazembe won the domestic league. First round There were three regional divisions with 8 to 10 teams. Advancing to the Championship Round were 2 teams from East, 3 from West and 3 from Center-South. Zone de développement Est Zone de développement Ouest Zone de développement Centre-Sud Final round References Linafoot seasons Congo football football