DR Congo defender Johnson Atibu has joined Algeria’s CS Constantine from TP Mazembe on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old centre-back completed the move on 2 August 2026, beginning a new chapter in Algeria’s Ligue 1 after five years with TP Mazembe. Atibu’s arrival gives CS Constantine an experienced defender with a record of appearances in major African club competitions.
Atibu made 17 appearances in the CAF Champions League, providing two assists and playing 1,218 minutes. He also featured seven times in the CAF Confederation Cup, completing 538 minutes in the competition.
Born in Kindu, Atibu stands 1.82m tall and is right-footed. He has played primarily as a central defender throughout his senior career, with his latest move taking him from one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s leading clubs to a side competing in Algeria’s top flight.
Before joining CS Constantine, Atibu spent the 2021-22 season onwards at TP Mazembe. He moved there from Maniema on 6 July 2021, having previously joined Maniema in July 2019.
His time at TP Mazembe included regular involvement in continental football, where he accumulated experience against clubs from across Africa. His Champions League appearances account for the largest part of his recorded continental contribution, while his Confederation Cup outings added further experience at that level.
CS Constantine have secured the defender without a transfer fee, with Atibu’s move ending his spell at TP Mazembe and taking him outside the Congolese club system for the next stage of his career. The Algerian club is the latest destination in a sequence that has seen the defender progress from Maniema to TP Mazembe before switching to Ligue 1.
Atibu’s profile is defined by his central defensive role, right-footed preference and experience in Africa’s leading club competitions. His arrival also represents a direct addition from a club with significant continental exposure.
Johnson Atibu’s free transfer to CS Constantine was completed on 2 August 2026.