Marlène Kasaj

thumb|Marlène Kasaj Marlène Kasaj Yav (born 25 January 1996) is a DR Congolese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for LINAFF club TP Mazembe and the DR Congo national team. Quotes I was emotional as I walked up to take the penalty kick I believed we could win the final, and that mentality drove me as I approached the box I concentrated on the ball, not the penalty kick itself. I told myself, 'This is our chance to take the lead.' Luckily, I scored, and it means the world to me and the team. I'm relieved I didn't disappoint Honestly, it was tough to think straight I was praying in my head, 'God, help us,' while closing my eyes. Then, I just heard the scream, 'Goal The mental picture of what could happen if I scored was what kept me believing and focused within those few secondsn When we qualified, I told everyone it was possible and we could win it. I'm thrilled we achieved it together as a team, and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead TP Mazembe Exclusive: Kasaj's Goal Makes Boumehdi a Villain on Home Soil, While Thelma Describes the Win as a Dream,25 November 2024 Every team comes here to become champions. Nothing is easy, but we are ready to give everything to go all the way CAF Women’s Champions League: Holders meet ambitious debutantes,08 November 2025 Seeing the victims - children, mothers, fathers who've lost loved ones, and families torn apart - was heartbreaking It's been hard to cope with For me, the support I offer is simple: when I'm on the pitch I feel compelled to win, even if it's just to bring a small moment of happiness to our people Wafcon return provides 'hope' in eastern DR Congo,11 July 2025 External links Category:1996 births Category:Football (soccer) players Category:Living people Category:Women from the Congo Free State Category:Sportspeople from the Congo Free State Category:Women in sports Category:Women born in the 1990s