The Ivorian Ligue 1 title will be decided this weekend as Stade d’Abidjan and ASEC Mimosas enter the final round of the 2024–2025 season locked in a dramatic two-way battle for supremacy.
Stade d’Abidjan, who top the table with 59 points, stand on the brink of a historic achievement.
A win on Sunday against already-relegated LYS Sassandra would crown them champions for the first time since 1969, regardless of the outcome in the match involving their closest challengers.
ASEC Mimosas, trailing by three points, must defeat SOA and hope for a shock result in Stade’s fixture to retain the title.
All matches on this decisive final day will kick off simultaneously at 3:30 p.m. GMT on Sunday, May 18 — a scheduling move that adds suspense to what promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the campaign.
While the spotlight is firmly on the title race, there are stakes across the league table.
Relegation has already claimed AS Denguélé (25 points) and LYS Sassandra (28 points), both of whom will drop to Ligue 2 next season regardless of their final-day results.
Elsewhere, AFAD Plateau — sitting third on 52 points — will be aiming to wrap up a commendable season with a win over ISCA in the evening fixture.
Their position secures continental competition hopes and a top-three finish, capping a consistent campaign.
FC San Pedro and SOA, both positioned just outside the top spots, are also chasing a strong finish.
San Pedro take on FC OSA in Monday’s closing match, while SOA face the daunting task of halting ASEC Mimosas’ title defence.
Full matchday 30 fixture list (All times GMT)
Sunday, May 18 – 15:30
AS Denguélé vs Stella Club
Bouaké FC vs Sol FC
CO Korhogo vs Zoman FC
SOA vs ASEC Mimosas
Stade d’Abidjan vs LYS Sassandra
Sunday, May 18 – 18:00
AFAD Plateau vs ISCA
Monday, May 19 – 18:00
FC OSA vs FC San Pedro
RC Abidjan vs FC Mouna
The final whistle this weekend will not only decide the fate of the title but also provide clarity on continental qualifications and mid-table placements, closing the chapter on what has been a fiercely competitive season.
