The 2015-2016 Mauritanian football championship officially kicked off on Saturday, marking the start of a competitive season featuring 13 clubs. This season’s lineup saw the withdrawal of Guemeul de Rosso due to financial difficulties, leaving reigning champions FC Tevrakh Zeina to defend their title against a field of ambitious challengers.
The opening fixtures were spread over the weekend, beginning on Saturday, September 19, with three key matches:
* ASC Tijikja faced off against ASC Tevragh Zeïna
* FC Nouadhibou hosted ACS Ksar
* AS Army took on ASC Itihad de l’Assaba Cheikha O/Boïdiya
The action continued on Sunday, September 20, with four more encounters scheduled:
* FC Toujounine versus AS Police
* ASAC Concorde against ASC SNIM
* AS Garde Nationale meeting ASC Kedia
The season promises intense competition as clubs aim to unseat the reigning champions, FC Tevrakh Zeina, who will be eager to retain their crown in a challenging and closely contested league.
