AJEB produced a thrilling attacking display at home to overwhelm Sporting Football des Cascades 4-2 in a Burkina Faso Division 1 encounter on 11 May 2026. The result kept AJEB’s slim title hopes alive and highlighted their firepower in front of their passionate supporters.

Match Overview

The match swung back and forth in an entertaining first half, with both sides trading goals. AJEB took the lead twice only to be pegged back by a resilient Sporting Cascades side. But after the interval, the hosts stepped up a gear, netting twice more to secure a deserved victory. Sporting Cascades fought bravely but could not contain AJEB’s pace on the counter.

Key Moments

• 8’ – AJEB strike first: Forward Hassane Diallo poked home from a rebound after a free-kick hit the wall.
• 22’ – Equaliser: Sporting Cascades’ Ousmane Compaoré volleyed in from a corner.
• 31’ – AJEB regain lead: A swift break saw Abdoulaye Zongo slot low past the keeper.
• 41’ – 2-2: Visiting striker Ibrahim Sawadogo capitalised on a defensive mix-up to make it level at half-time.
• 57’ – AJEB’s third: Winger Moussa Ouédraogo cut inside and curled a beauty into the far corner.
• 74’ – Fourth goal: Substitute Bakary Koné sealed the win with a header from a cross to make it 4-2.

Standout Performers

AJEB’s Abdoulaye Zongo was the driving force, scoring one goal and assisting another. His tireless running and dribbling caused constant problems for the Sporting Cascades defence. For the visitors, Ibrahim Sawadogo showed sharp instincts in the box with his equaliser, but his teammates could not match his level on the night.

Table Implications

The win kept AJEB within touching distance of the leaders, now two points off the top of the Burkina Faso Division 1 table with a game in hand. Sporting Football des Cascades remained in mid-table, six points clear of the relegation zone but now with little to play for beyond pride.