The Senegalese Ligue 1 kicks off its 19th round of matches this weekend with several key fixtures, including the highly anticipated clash between league leaders AJEL of Rufisque and Casa Sports. Beyond this top-of-the-table encounter, several teams will be looking to solidify their position in the standings, while others will be aiming to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

The Senegalese Ligue 1 continues its 19th round of matches this weekend. The highlight will be the clash between league leaders AJEL of Rufisque (36 points) and fourth-placed Casa Sports (27 points). Ziguinchor, playing in front of their home crowd, will be looking to hold off Rufisque and reignite their title challenge.

Second in the standings, US Gorée hosts Linguère of Saint-Louis. The islanders, recently qualified for the quarter-finals of the Senegalese Cup, will be looking to secure a victory against a Linguère team currently struggling (12th, 17 pts).

Still near the top of the table, Teungueth FC (3rd, 28 pts) hosts Sonacos of Diourbel (15th, 16 pts) in what promises to be an interesting match. While the Rufisque-based side will be looking to continue their good run of form and close the gap with AJEL, Sonacos will be aiming to end a streak of three consecutive defeats.

On the road in Mbour, AS Pikine (7th) will try to avoid a third consecutive defeat against Stade de Mbour.

At the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, ASC Jaraaf (9th, 22 pts) hosts Wallydaan FC (6th, 24 pts). Jaraaf, who haven't won since Matchday 9, cannot afford any mistakes against a direct rival in the race for the top of the table.

In the other half of the table, US Ouakam (8th, 22 pts) faces AS Cambérène (16th, 15 pts) in the heated Lebou derby.

Eliminated from the Senegal Cup by USC Saint-Louis, Génération Foot (5th, 25 pts) will try to bounce back on the pitch of Guédiawaye FC (13th, 16 pts).

At the Yoff municipal stadium, ASC HLM of Dakar (14th, 16 pts) visits Dakar Sacré-Cœur (11th, 20 pts).

The matches

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Parcelles Assainies Stadium

4:30 PM AS Camberéne / US Ouakam

Yoff Stadium

4:30 PM Dakar Sacré Cœur / ASC HLM

Ngalandou Diouf Stadium

4:30 PM Teungueth FC / Sonacos

Léopold Sedar Senghor Stadium

4:30 PM Jaraaf / Wallydaan

Caroline Faye Stadium

4:30 PM Mbour Stadium / AS Pikine

Djaguily Bagayokho Stadium

4:30 PM US Gorée/Linguère

Amadou Barry Stadium

4:30 PM Guédiawaye FC / Génération Foot