Sonabel Ouagadougou 1-0 ASFA-Yennega | Burkina Faso Division 1 | 11 May 2026

Sonabel Ouagadougou edged out ASFA-Yennega 1-0 in a fiercely contested Burkina Faso Division 1 match played at the Stade Municipal de Ouagadougou. A solitary first-half goal proved enough to separate the sides in a fixture that saw the home side claim a vital three points in their push for a top-half finish.

Match Overview

The only goal of the game came in the 33rd minute when Sonabel’s central midfielder latched onto a loose ball 20 yards out and drilled a low shot into the bottom corner. ASFA-Yennega responded with increased urgency after the break, but the home defence, marshalled by an experienced centre-back, held firm to secure a clean sheet.

Key Moments

• 33' – Goal: Sonabel’s midfielder capitalised on a defensive lapse.
• 62' – Big save: The home goalkeeper tipped a curling effort over the bar.
• 78' – Red card: ASFA-Yennega had a player sent off for a second yellow, effectively ending the comeback hopes.

Defensive Solidity

Sonabel’s backline was the hero of the night, absorbing pressure and making crucial interventions. They have now kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, a run that has lifted them to eighth in the standings. ASFA-Yennega, despite their efforts, were unable to find a breakthrough and remain in the relegation battle.

What It Means

This result gives Sonabel a five-point cushion above the bottom three, a significant boost with several weeks left in the season. For ASFA-Yennega, the loss leaves them in 13th place, only three points above the drop zone, and they will need to rediscover their attacking form quickly.