Waalydan missed the chance to temporarily go top of the Senegalese Ligue 1 after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ajel de Rufisque on Saturday in matchweek 16.
Meanwhile, Linguère claimed an important 2-1 victory over Jamono Fatick, boosting their position in the league standings.
Waalydan stumbles in title race
Sitting just one point behind league leaders US Gorée ahead of the match, Waalydan had the opportunity to move to the top of the table—at least temporarily.
However, their hopes were dashed as Ajel de Rufisque edged them out with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Despite their strong form this season, Waalydan was unable to break down a resolute Ajel defence.
The result means the Thiès-based club remains in second place, with the risk of falling further behind Gorée, who still have two games in hand.
For Ajel, the victory solidifies their fourth-place standing in the league, continuing what has been a highly competitive campaign.
Linguère earns crucial win to pull away from danger
In the other fixture of the evening, Linguère secured a much-needed 2-1 win against Jamono Fatick.
The victory provides a significant boost for Samba Linguères, helping them move away from the relegation zone.
Jamono Fatick, on the other hand, will be disappointed with the result as they remain in a precarious position in the league standings.
Match results – Ligue 1 (matchweek 16)
- Jamono Fatick 1-2 Linguère
- Waalydan FC 0-1 Ajel
With the title race intensifying and teams at the bottom scrambling for survival, the coming weeks in Ligue 1 promise to be decisive.
