Senegal Ligue 1 2014–2015 Season Finally Kicks Off
After months of delays due to structural, logistical, and scheduling concerns, the 2014–2015 Senegalese football season officially begins this Saturday, November 6, 2014. Fourteen clubs will compete in a single-group format to dethrone reigning champions AS Pikine, who stunned everyone last season with a historic league and cup double.
A National Derby to Open the Season
The curtain-raiser will be played at the newly renovated Demba Diop Stadium in Dakar, where Jaraaf Dakar, now coached by former national team boss Amara Traoré, will clash with Niarry Tally Grand Dakar (NGB), led by another seasoned tactician, Lamine Dieng. The match promises to be an intense capital-city derby, a true showcase to launch the campaign.
The Demba Diop Stadium, a historic ground, now boasts a modern pitch, resurfaced stands, and renovated changing rooms, thanks to a €200 million overhaul, symbolizing the country’s commitment to enhancing its football infrastructure.
Other Key Fixtures
AS Pikine vs Olympique de Ngor: An African duel between Senegal’s continental representatives. Pikine will play in the CAF Champions League, while Ngor enters the CAF Confederation Cup.
Diambars vs Stade de Mbour: The Petite Côte derby at Caroline Faye Stadium will stir local passions.
Casa Sport begins its title hunt with an away game against Suneor de Diourbel, 170 km from Dakar.
Sunday’s schedule features:
Guédiawaye FC (promoted) vs Linguère de Saint-Louis
Port Autonome vs US Ouakam at Demba Diop
Douanes (promoted) vs Mbour Petite Côte (formerly Touré Kunda)
Ligue 2 Also Set to Begin
The second division also launches this weekend, following the same single-pool format with 14 teams battling for promotion.
After a long wait, football is truly back in Senegal—with revamped infrastructure, coaching firepower, and the promise of fierce competition throughout the season.
