Ligue 2 Champion Essamaye FC Secures Promotion to Ligue 1

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Senegal

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Ligue 2 Champion Essamaye FC Secures Promotion to Ligue 1

Essamaye FC secured promotion to Senegal's Ligue 1 by defeating Amitié FC 1-0 on the final matchday of the Ligue 2 season. The Bignona club won the Ligue 2 title for the first time in its history. Next season, it will face local rival Casa Sports in a Casaçais derby.

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