Senegalese Ligue 1: Gorée and HLM are leading the pack, Linguère is sinking

The fourth round of matches in the Senegalese Ligue 1 took place this weekend. US Gorée and ASC HLM continued their impressive run of form and maintained their positions at the top of the league. Conversely, Linguère continued to slide down the standings.

At home, US Gorée secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Essamaye FC. This second consecutive win puts the islanders at the top of the table with 10 points. Gorée shares the lead with ASC HLM, who also have 10 points. Meanwhile, the Dakar-based club pulled off a valuable win with a 2-1 victory away at Teungueth FC.

Behind the two leaders, Jaraaf occupies 3rd place with 8 points. The Medina side earned a point from their trip to the Petite-Côte after their draw against Stade de Mbour (0-0).

At the Ngor municipal stadium, US Ouakam ended a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Génération Foot. Meanwhile, Guédiawaye FC defeated Linguère 1-0 at the Amadou Barry stadium. This was a second loss in three matches for the Saint-Louis team, who remain at the bottom of the table.

At the Aline Sitoé Diatta stadium, Casa Sports were held to a 1-1 draw by Diambars FC. The same scoreline was seen in the match between Dakar Sacré-Cœur and AS Pikine.

On the road in Thiès, AJEL of Rufisque secured their first victory of the season by defeating Wallydaan (1-0).

Results of Day 4

US Gorée - Essamaye FC 1-0

Dakar Sacré-Cœur - AS Pikine 1-1

Wallydaan - AJEL de Rufisque 0-1

Teungueth FC - ASC HLM de Dakar 1-2

Stade de Mbour - Jaraaf 0-0

Casa Sports - Diambars FC 1-1

US Ouakam - Génération Foot 1-0

Guédiawaye FC - Linguère 1-0