Game-changing weekend: Ajel Rufisque strengthen lead in Senegal Ligue 1

strengthened their grip on the top of the Senegal Ligue 1 table with a narrow victory, while reigning champions ASC Jaraaf slipped further into an unfamiliar position in the standings.

The 18th round of league fixtures produced a clash that symbolised a possible shift in momentum within Senegalese football.

After US Gorée applied pressure with a win the previous day, the league leaders responded with composure to maintain their advantage.

Ajel Rufisque delivered a disciplined performance, aware that any slip could tighten the race at the top of the table.

According to reports from Wiw Sport, the newly promoted side secured a 1–0 victory, a result that proved sufficient to preserve their lead.

The success carries added significance as it represents their fourth consecutive league win.

With the result, Ajel Rufisque extended their advantage to four points over second-placed US Gorée, reinforcing their position as the team to catch in the championship race.

For their opponents, the defeat deepens a worrying run of form.

Jaraaf Dakar, one of the most decorated clubs in Senegalese football and the defending champions, continue to endure a difficult period.

The loss marked their ninth consecutive match without victory in the league.

The prolonged run has had serious consequences in the standings.

Under the management of Souleymane Diallo, the Medina-based club has fallen to ninth place, a position far removed from the expectations usually associated with the reigning champions.

Elsewhere in the league, the battle at the bottom of the table also produced significant movement.

Guédiawaye FC secured an important 3–1 victory against ASC Linguère, a result that allowed them to climb out of the relegation zone.

The victory means Guédiawaye FC have handed that unwanted position to Sonacos, who slipped into the bottom places after suffering a 2–0 defeat against Stade de Mbour.

Other matches produced fewer decisive outcomes.

US Ouakam and Casa Sports played out a goalless draw, while HLM Dakar shared the points with ASC Cambérène after a 1–1 stalemate.

With Ajel Rufisque continuing their impressive run at the summit, the gap at the top has widened, while the reigning champions face increasing pressure to halt their alarming slide down the table.