Mustapha Jarjue and Belgian second division side Mons are set for the curtain-raiser of the cup match against Ciney on Sunday.
The second division out-fit will later take on championship side Brussels in Santiago for the first match of the season.
The Gambian attacker Jarjue, and Mons, who finished 3rd on 66 points last season but could not win a berth to the first division after missing out in the promotion play-off last season are set on burning their flames one gain to achieve this dream this year.
Ahead of the season?s opener, the club has successfully secured the signatures of N?Diaye and Brazilian striker Rafael Santiago, to ensure a successful season.
In their warm-up match recently, RAEC Mons beat FC Den Bosch 2-0, which has helped build their confidence before the next championship.