Ligue 1 (Matchday 4): US Gorée-Essamaye and Teungueth FC-ASC HLM, two exciting matches on the weekend schedule

The Senegalese Ligue 1 continues its fourth round of matches this weekend, featuring several promising fixtures. Among the games to watch, league leaders US Gorée host Essamaye FC of Ziguinchor, while Teungueth FC welcomes ASC HLM.

At the top of the table, US Gorée (7 points) aims to continue its winning streak against Essamaye FC ( ^12th , 2 points). The islanders, who have shown great momentum since the start of the season, will be eager to secure a victory in front of their home crowd to maintain their position at the top of the league. However, Aly Mall's men will have to be wary of the newly promoted Ziguinchor side, who are still searching for their first league win.

Level on points with the league leaders (7 pts), Jaraaf will travel to the Petite Côte to face Stade de Mbour ( ^10th , 2 pts). This promises to be an interesting encounter between two teams with contrasting ambitions. After two draws and a defeat, the Mbour side will be eager to secure their first home win of the season against one of the title contenders.  

At the Ngalandou Diouf stadium, Teungueth FC ( ^6th , 4 points), the reigning champions, will try to secure a second consecutive victory against ASC HLM of Dakar. However, Malick Daf's men will have to be wary of an HLM side ( ^3rd , 7 points) that has made a strong start to the season and intends to continue this momentum.  

At the Aline Sitoé Diatta stadium, Casa Sports ( ^13th , 2 points) hosts Diambars FC of Saly ( ^8th , 4 points). The Ziguinchor team, who have had a timid start to the season, will be looking to win in front of their home crowd and reassure their supporters.

At the Amadou Barry Stadium, Guédiawaye FC (5th ^, 5 points) hosts Linguère de Saint-Louis (15th, 1 point). The Crabes, who have made a good start to the season, will be eager to win in front of their home fans against a Saint-Louis side making their third trip to the capital in four matches.

At the Yoff municipal stadium, Dakar Sacré-Cœur (11th, 2 pts) hosts AS Pikine (14th, 2 pts). Both teams, still searching for their first victory, are expected to engage in a hard-fought battle as they try to truly kick-start their season.  

At the Lat Dior stadium, Wallydaan of Thiès ( ^7th , 4pts) hosts AJEL of Rufisque ( ^9th , 3pts) in a confrontation between two ambitious teams, determined to accumulate points.

Finally, bottom-of-the-table US Ouakam hosts Génération Foot (4th, 5 pts). This match promises to be particularly difficult for Ouakam ( ^16th , 0 pts), who are coming off three consecutive defeats and will need to bounce back to get out of this slump.

Day ⁴ Program

Saturday, November 7, 26

Djaguily Bagayokho Stadium

5:00 PM US Gorée / Essamaye FC

Yoff Municipal Stadium

5:00 PM Dakar Sacré Cœur / AS Pikine

Lat Dior Stadium

5:00 p.m. Wallydaan / AJEL Rufisque

Sunday, November 8, 26

Ngalandou Diouf Stadium

4:30 p.m. Teungueth FC / ASC HLM of Dakar

Nguekhokh Municipal Stadium

4:30 PM Mbour Stadium / Jaraaf

Aline Sitoé Diatta Stadium

4:30 p.m. Casa Sports / Diambars FC

Ngor Municipal Stadium

4:30 PM US Ouakam / Génération Foot

Amadou Barry Stadium

4:30 PM Guédiawaye FC / Linguère