Stade d’Abidjan have been crowned champions of Côte d’Ivoire, clinching their first league title in 56 years with a commanding 3-0 win over Lys de Sassandra on the final day of the season.
Needing a win to secure the Ligue 1 crown, the Ivorian giants delivered a performance befitting the occasion in front of their home supporters.
Goals flowed, celebrations erupted, and history was rewritten as the club lifted the national championship for the sixth time—ending a title drought that stretched back to 1969.
The victory not only dethroned last season’s champions, FC San-Pedro, but also confirmed Stade d’Abidjan’s return to the summit of Ivorian football.
Under the guidance of French head coach Alexandre Lafite, the team has undergone a remarkable transformation, culminating in a dominant season finale.
“This was more than a match; it was a moment for the club, the players, and the supporters who have waited for more than half a century,” said a member of the club’s staff after the match. “This title means everything.”
Stade d’Abidjan entered the weekend knowing what was at stake.
With pressure mounting and the margin for error razor-thin, the players produced a composed and clinical performance, asserting their superiority from the first whistle.
The 3-0 result left no room for doubt, reflecting the focus and determination that defined their campaign.
Coach Lafite, who has been widely praised for instilling discipline and ambition into the squad, watched with pride as his players sealed the title on the final day of a long and challenging season.
With this triumph, Stade d’Abidjan now looks ahead to continental ambitions.
They will once again represent Côte d’Ivoire in the CAF Champions League, determined to carry their domestic dominance onto the African stage.
The title win rekindles memories of the club’s glory days, with supporters across Abidjan and beyond celebrating the resurgence of a team steeped in tradition.
For the Yéyé, this championship is not just a piece of silverware—it is a symbol of revival, resilience, and the return of a sleeping giant.
As the curtain falls on the Ivorian season, Stade d’Abidjan’s emphatic final-day performance has ensured their name will once again be etched in the annals of national football glory.
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