Senegal Ligue 1: AJEL Rufisque end AS Pikine’s unbeaten home run to open five-point lead

AJEL of Rufisque strengthened their grip on top spot in Ligue 1 by ending AS Pikine’s 14-match unbeaten home record and opening a five-point gap at the summit.

The 2-0 victory in the Dakar suburbs on Sunday, 1 March 2026, could prove to be a defining moment in the title race.

With the leading pack separated by only narrow margins before the weekend, the 17th round of fixtures presented a crucial opportunity — one the leaders seized decisively.

According to figures reported by DS Sports, the result carries particular statistical weight.

AS Pikine had not lost at home in 14 matches, making AJEL’s success one of the standout performances of the season so far.

It also marked a fifth consecutive away win for the Rufisque side, underlining their strength on the road.

The breakthrough came through the clinical finishing of Mouhamed Diop.

The striker scored both goals to secure the points and move clear at the top of the league’s scoring chart with eight goals.

His brace not only decided the contest but also propelled his side to 33 points with a goal difference of +9.

The significance of the victory was amplified by results elsewhere. US Gorée, who began the weekend in second place on 28 points, were held to a 1-1 draw by Guédiawaye FC.

Teungueth FC, also on 28 points, were similarly restricted to a 1-1 draw against Linguère de Saint-Louis.

Casa Sports and Jaraaf both missed the chance to close the gap after playing out goalless home draws against HLM de Dakar and US Ouakam respectively.

The combined effect of those results has left AJEL five points clear of their closest challengers.

Elsewhere, Wally Daan secured a 2-1 victory over Sonacos, handing the Huiliers a second successive defeat.

At the bottom of the table, Dakar SC drew 0-0 in a match that leaves the relegation battle tightly contested, with Cambérène currently occupying the first relegation place.

With momentum firmly on their side and rivals faltering, AJEL’s win in Pikine may come to be seen as the pivotal turning point in this Ligue 1 campaign.