AS Douanes were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Merreikh SC on matchday 11 of Mauritania’s Super D1, a result that frustrated the hosts’ ambitions to extend their lead.
Meanwhile, FC Nouadhibou secured a narrow 1-0 victory against AC Ksar, moving temporarily into second place in the standings.
The clash between AS Douanes and Al Merreikh was a highly anticipated fixture, with the home side looking to extend their advantage at the top of the table.
However, it was Al Merreikh who shocked the hosts early on, as Ramadane Agrab struck first, giving the visitors a surprise lead.
AS Douanes responded swiftly, with Mohamed Salem converting a superb pass from El Mamy Tettah to equalize.
Just before the break, Douanes regained the lead thanks to a brilliant strike by Chighaly Abderrahmane.
Despite dominating possession and creating several clear-cut chances in the second half, the home team failed to capitalize on their superiority.
In the dying moments of the match, Mohamed Gabane, who had been involved in the first goal, found the net once more, securing a dramatic equalizer for Al Merreikh.
The result was a bitter disappointment for AS Douanes, who had hoped to build on their strong position but were instead left frustrated by missed opportunities and late drama.
In contrast, FC Nouadhibou extended their fine run with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AC Ksar.
The match was marred by a red card for Ksar’s Ladji Balahira, reducing the visitors to ten men.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Ksar held firm until the 42nd minute, when Moulaye Khalil Bessam converted a penalty to give Nouadhibou the lead.
The win marked Nouadhibou’s third consecutive victory, reinforcing their strong defensive form.
The Oranges have now gone eight matches without conceding a single goal, a remarkable feat that has propelled them up the table.
With 19 points, they temporarily occupy second place, demonstrating their steady rise in the league.
The results on matchday 11 have added further intrigue to the Super D1 race, with both AS Douanes and FC Nouadhibou vying for top spots.
While AS Douanes will be disappointed with their draw, Nouadhibou’s ascent to second place shows they are a team to watch in the remainder of the season.
