Ligue 1 - Matchday 25: AJEL vs. Stade de Mbour and US Ouakam vs. Teungueth FC, a long-distance duel for the top spot

The 25th round of Ligue 1 matches takes place this weekend, with a fierce battle for first place on the horizon. League leaders AJEL Rufisque (44 points) host Stade de Mbour (11th, 25 points). Rufisque, under direct threat from their neighbor Teungueth FC (2nd), must win to maintain their position at the top of the table.

Because TFC (42 pts) makes a short trip to face US Ouakam (7th, 33 pts). The Rufisque side, who are on a two-game winning streak, want to continue their run to keep the pressure on AJEL. However, facing an ambitious Ouakam team aiming for a podium finish, the task ahead looks difficult.

With two consecutive draws, US Gorée (3rd, 41 pts) has suffered a setback in the title race. The islanders, playing away against bottom-of-the-table AS Cambérène, will have the opportunity to return to winning ways and stay in the leading pack.

Eliminated in the semi-finals of the Senegalese Cup by Université Sporting Club de Saint-Louis, Casa Sports (8th, 32 pts) is going through a difficult period. Balla Djiba's men, who face Linguère, will want to avoid a second consecutive defeat at the Mawade Wade Stadium.

At the Djibril Diagne Stadium in Déni Biram Ndao, Génération Foot (5th, 33 pts) hosts Jaraaf (9th, 32 pts) in the weekend's marquee match. Both teams, still in contention for the title, will be aiming for three points.

At the Yoff municipal stadium, Dakar Sacré-Cœur (10th, 26 pts) hosts Wallydaan of Thiès (4th, 35 pts). A high-stakes match between a Thiès team aiming for the podium and an academy team fighting to avoid relegation.

At the bottom of the standings, ASC HLM (14th, 23 pts) hosts Guédiawaye FC (12th, 25 pts) for a crucial duel between struggling teams, where every point will count in the fight to avoid relegation.

Finally, at the Ely Manel Fall stadium, Sonacos of Diourbel (15th, 21 pts) faces AS Pikine (6th). Looking for points to distance themselves from the relegation zone, Sonacos will have to be wary of a suburban team brimming with confidence, coming off two impressive victories.

Program for the 25th day

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Djibril Diagne Stadium

4:30 PM Generation Foot - Jaraaf

Yoff Municipal Stadium

5:00 PM Dakar Sacré-Cœur - Wallydaan

Ngalandou Diouf Stadium

5:00 PM AJEL of Rufisque - Mbour Stadium

Sunday, May 3

Municipal HLM Stadium

5:00 PM ASC HLM - Guédiawaye FC

Parcelles-Assainies Stadium

5:00 PM AS Camberène - US Gorée

Mawade Wade Stadium

5:00 PM Linguère - Casa Sports

Ngor Municipal Stadium

5:00 PM US Ouakam - Teungueth FC

Ely Manel Fall Stadium

5:00 PM Sonacos - AS Pikine