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Senegalese Ligue 1: Génération Foot go top after 3-0 win

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Génération Foot won their first match of the 2026-2027 Senegalese Ligue 1 season by beating AS Pikine 3-0, putting them top of the table on goal difference. Guédiawaye FC, US Gorée and Diambars also won on the opening day, according to the Senegalese Press Agency.

Génération Foot beat AS Pikine 3-0 on Saturday 17 October on the opening day of the 2026-2027 Senegalese Ligue 1 season, moving into sole possession of top spot with a goal difference of +3, reports Beninwebtv.

Guédiawaye FC also began its season with a victory, coming from behind to beat Dakar Sacré-Cœur 2-1 at Amadou Barry Stadium after conceding the opening goal. Four teams won on the opening day, according to Beninwebtv.

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