Semassi Tops Togolese League After Crucial Win Over AS Togo Port
The Togolese Championnat National’s leaderboard saw a significant reshuffle following the 18th matchday this weekend, with Semassi of Sokodé seizing the top spot after a narrow 1-0 victory against former leaders AS Togo Port.
Semassi’s triumph was a pivotal moment in the title race, ending AS Togo Port’s reign at the summit and propelling the Sokodé-based club to first place with 31 points and a goal difference of +13.
Meanwhile, third-placed Anges FC returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Unisport. This marked the reigning champions’ first home win since the second half of the season resumed, signaling a potential revival in their campaign. Unisport suffered a setback as they remain in the relegation zone with 15 points.
One of the weekend’s surprises came from Dapaong, where Dyto handed Foadan their first home defeat of the season, winning 2-1 against the Lions of Tone. This result tightened the race just behind the leaders, with Foadan holding fourth place on 27 points.
AS Douanes also enjoyed a positive weekend, securing a 2-0 win over ASKO, which gave them much-needed breathing room in the lower half of the table.
In local derby action, Gomido edged out Maranatha 2-1 in the Kloto derby, a result that keeps Gomido in eighth place with 19 points.
Match Results
Unisport 1 – 2 Anges FC
Agaza 1 – 0 Gbikinti
Foadan 1 – 2 Dyto
Gomido 2 – 1 Maranatha
Semassi 1 – 0 AS Togo Port
AS Douanes 2 – 0 ASKO
Updated Standings After Matchday 18
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semassi | 31 | +13 |
| 2 | Anges FC | 30 | +7 |
| 3 | AS Togo Port | 30 | +6 |
| 4 | Foadan | 27 | +5 |
| 5 | Agaza | 23 | +3 |
| 6 | Maranatha | 21 | -4 |
| 7 | ASKO | 19 | -3 |
| 8 | Gomido | 19 | -7 |
| 9 | Dyto | 16 | -5 |
| 10 | AS Douanes | 15 | -1 |
| 11 | Gbikinti | 15 | -5 |
| 12 | Unisport | 15 | -6 |
The competition intensifies as Semassi looks to maintain their newfound lead, while Anges FC and AS Togo Port remain in close pursuit. With just a handful of matches remaining, the battle for the Togolese league title promises to be fiercely contested.
