The third round of the Senegal Orange Pro Football League 1 concluded this Sunday, featuring Casa Sport de Ziguinchor’s home defeat (3 to 2) against Port Autonome de Dakar. The Port team reclaimed the top spot, temporarily taken by AS Pikine, who secured a victory on Saturday and now shares the first place with Port, both accumulating 7 points + 3 goal difference. Close behind is the Ouakam Sports Union (USO) with a total of 5 points, leading over promoted teams Suneor, Casa Sports, and Diambars, all holding 4 points.
In contrast to the previous round, which witnessed 4 draws and 3 victories with only 9 goals in 7 matches, the third round showcased 4 victories in 3 matches, totaling 17 goals scored. Senegalese attackers exhibited an improved performance. However, a notable occurrence during this round was three own goals, including Diaraf (1 to 1) and Linguére de Saint-Louis (1 to 1), preventing them from securing their first success of the season.
Diambars of Saly, representing Senegal in the African Champions League this season, secured their first victory. The upcoming matchday is scheduled for Wednesday due to the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) on January 13.
Results of the third day of Ligue 1: AS Pikine–DUC (2-1), Jaraaf-Touré Kunda (1-1), Yeggo-Diambars (1-2), Niary Tally-Suneor (0-2), USO-Ngor (0-0), Stade de Mbour-Linguère (1-1), Casa Sports-Port (2-3).
Ranking at the end of the third day: 1st Port (7 pts+3), 2nd AS Pikine (7 pts+3), 3rd USO (5 pts+1), 4th Suneor (4 pts+1), 5th Casa (4 pts), 6th Diambars (4 pts), 7th Ngor (4 pts), 8th Yeggo (4 pts), 9th Touré Kunda (4 pts-1), 10th Jaraaf (3 pts), 11th Stade de Mbour (3 pts), 12th Niarry Tally (3 pts-2), 13th DUC (1 pt,-2), 14th Linguère (1 pt-2).
