Société Omnisports de l'Armée (SOA) settled for a draw against Bouaké FC in the 25th day of the Ligue 1. The runner-up to Asec, whose match was postponed due to the Confederation Cup, was held in check and thus missed the opportunity to distance themselves from Sporting Gagnoa. Sporting Gagnoa were unstoppable at home, at the Stade Victor Biaka Boda, where they beat LYS Sassandra by 2 goals to 1. In the standings Gagnoa, 3rd with 43 points, is two points behind the Military, 44 points.
After three games without a win (2 losses and a draw), AFAD has found the way to success. The Plateau Lions dominated AS Denguélé with a score of 3-0. Nguessan Bi Noël scored twice and contributed greatly to the success of his team. This victory allows the Afadists to find the light and secure their 4th place. An important success especially since FC San Pedro got the better of Sol FC 1-0. The only goal of Koffi Berenger allowed the Petrucians to line up a 3rd victory in a row. With 38 points, San Pedro remains a threat to AFAD (41 points) in the race for the superdivision. At the bottom of the Ivorian League 1 table, CO Korhogo gave themselves some breathing space by beating ES Bafing by 2 goals to 1. Korhogo moved from last to 13th place.
Results
Friday, April 21, 2023
ASI Abengourou 0- 0 USC Bassam
Saturday April 22nd 2023
CO Korhogo 2-1 ES Bafing
Stade d'Abidjan 1- 3 Racing Club Abidjan
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Sporting Gagnoa 2-1 LYS Sassandra
Bouaké FC 0-0 SOA
SOL FC 0-1 FC San Pedro
AS Denguélé 0-3 Afad
Late game
Thursday, May 4th
Stella Club - Asec Mimosas
Standings
1st Asec Mimosas 47 points
2nd SOA 45 points
3rd Sporting Gagnoa 43 points
4th Afad 41 points
5th FC San Pedro 38 points
6th Racing Club 36 points
7th Stade d'Abidjan 34 points
8th SOL FC 34 points
9th LYS Sassandra 33 points
10th Stella Club 31 points
11e. AS Denguélé 31 points
12th Bouaké FC 25 points
13th CO Korhogo 24 points
14th ES Bafing 23 points
15th USC Bassam 22 points
16th ASI Abengourou 22 points
