Yamoussoukro FC made a striking debut in the Ivorian Ligue 1. The newly promoted team defeated ASEC Mimosas 1-0 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Charles-Konan-Banny stadium, during the first day of the championship.
Doumbia Mory scored the only goal of the match in the 33rd minute. The forward, who arrived from Sirocco FC, took advantage of a ball played behind the defense to deceive the ASEC goalkeeper.
The defending champion tried to come back after the break but was unable to bypass the Yamoussoukro block. In their first appearance in the top tier, the club from the political capital thus secures one of the standout results of the opening of the 2026-2027 season.
The Ivorian Press Agency and the public account CIV FOOT confirmed the victory of the promoted team. Afrique-sur7 reports the score, the name of the goalscorer, and the minute of the goal.
Stade d’Abidjan held to a draw
The other match played on Saturday in Yamoussoukro ended goalless. Stade d’Abidjan and FC Mouna drew 0-0, each earning two points from the opening day.
The rest of this opening day is set to continue on Sunday. ASEC will now have to respond after this setback against a newly promoted team that is starting its season with a prestigious victory.
