ASEC Mimosas secured their second consecutive victory in the Ivorian Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over AS Denguélé on Tuesday, December 24.
Meanwhile, Stade d’Abidjan’s recent struggles continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw by FC Korhogo.
ASEC Mimosas, after a series of disappointing results earlier in the season, appear to be finding their rhythm.
The win over AS Denguélé marked a significant improvement for the club, who had not won back-to-back league matches this season until now.
Hassan Sanogo opened the scoring in the 25th minute, and Romaric Amoussou sealed the victory with a late strike in the 85th minute.
The win also saw ASEC Mimosas keep a clean sheet, further solidifying their recent resurgence.
This victory is a crucial step for ASEC Mimosas, who had been struggling for consistency.
With the three points, the club now sits in 5th place with 22 points after 13 matches.
Despite the win, they remain out of the top four, but there is a sense of optimism surrounding their improving form.
AS Denguélé, on the other hand, remains in the relegation zone with just 11 points from 14 matches.
For Stade d’Abidjan, however, the situation is less encouraging.
The team, which had been in strong form earlier in the season, is now on a run of five matches without a win.
Their most recent result, a 2-2 draw against FC Korhogo, allowed Stella Adjamé to retain second place, with Stade d’Abidjan remaining in 3rd with 24 points.
Despite taking an early lead in the match, Stade d’Abidjan’s inability to secure all three points against the struggling FC Korhogo has raised concerns.
FC Korhogo remains in the relegation zone with just 11 points, but their draw with Stade d’Abidjan will be seen as a positive result in their battle for survival.
While ASEC Mimosas’ victory suggests a potential return to form, Stade d’Abidjan’s recent downturn in performance highlights the challenges they face in maintaining their early-season momentum.
As the season progresses, both teams will need to continue working to achieve their respective goals—ASEC Mimosas pushing for a top-four finish and Stade d’Abidjan striving to stay in the title hunt.
