Senegal Ligue 1 Pro: Jaraaf Hold Firm at the Top After Stalemate with Casa Sports
Jaraaf of Dakar managed to maintain their grip on the top of the Senegalese Ligue 1 Pro standings after a tense goalless draw away to Casa Sports of Ziguinchor on matchday 20. In a fixture billed as a pivotal clash in the title race, Jaraaf avoided what many feared could be a potential upset, collecting a crucial point to stay ahead in the championship race.
Despite failing to find the back of the net, the point earned in Ziguinchor keeps Jaraaf narrowly ahead of their closest challengers AS Pikine, who also recorded a 0-0 draw — this time against bottom-of-the-table Yeggo. With both of the league’s front-runners failing to capitalize on their respective opportunities, the status quo remains unchanged at the summit: Jaraaf lead with 35 points, followed closely by Pikine with 34.
The drama didn’t end there in a weekend filled with tight encounters and late drama. Union Sportive de Ouakam (USO), who started the weekend in third place, slipped down the table after falling 2-1 to DUC (Dakar University Club). That defeat allowed Port to leapfrog USO in the standings, although Port themselves were unable to fully capitalize, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Stade de Mbour.
Elsewhere, Diambars FC narrowly avoided defeat in a thrilling clash against Linguère of Saint-Louis. The academy side secured a controversial 2-2 draw, scoring a last-minute equaliser from the penalty spot — a decision hotly contested by the visiting side. The draw adds to Diambars’ recent struggles but keeps them in the hunt for a respectable finish.
Niarry Tally made a significant move away from the relegation zone with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Touré Kunda. It was a vital three points that provide breathing space as the season edges closer to its conclusion.
Meanwhile, Suneor and Olympique de Ngor played out a goalless draw, contributing to what was a round dominated by stalemates. In total, five of the seven matches ended in draws, with only twelve goals scored — a marginal improvement on matchday 19’s tally of eleven.
Matchday 20 Highlights:
Casa Sports 0–0 Jaraaf
AS Pikine 0–0 Yeggo
DUC 2–1 US Ouakam
Stade de Mbour 1–1 Port
Diambars 2–2 Linguère
Niarry Tally 2–1 Touré Kunda
Suneor 0–0 Olympique Ngor
With just six rounds left in the season, the title race is delicately poised, and every point is proving to be crucial. Jaraaf will be hoping to maintain their narrow lead, while Pikine and Port remain in hot pursuit. The battle at the bottom is also intensifying, as teams like Niarry Tally fight to climb clear of the drop zone.
The coming weeks promise even more drama as Senegal’s top flight heads into its final stretch.
