Stade Malien Set for Crucial Clash Against Djoliba in Bamako Derby
Undefeated after three matches, Stade Malien faces its first major test of the season this Sunday in a high-stakes encounter against arch-rivals Djoliba AC as part of the fourth matchday of the Malian league.
Currently sitting at the top of the table with 7 points, Stade Malien will be eager to solidify its lead and extend its unbeaten run. Their recent strong form includes convincing wins following a rocky start, including defeats to USFAS (3-0) and Sabana of Mopti (4-0)—results they’ll be keen to put firmly behind them.
For Djoliba, the stakes are equally high. Trailing their rivals by just one point, a victory would see them leapfrog into first place, igniting their own title ambitions early in the season. Djoliba currently sit 4th with 6 points, making this Bamako derby a potentially decisive moment in the campaign’s opening phase.
With local pride and top spot on the line, the clash promises to be a fiercely contested and emotionally charged encounter.
