Nzeidane Edge ACS Ksar 3-2 in Mauritania Ligue 1 Thriller

Nzeidane overcame ACS Ksar 3–2 in a dramatic five-goal contest in the Mauritania Ligue 1 on 20 May 2026. The match swung back and forth, with Nzeidane snatching the winner late in the second half to take all three points.

Both sides were willing to attack from the outset, creating an open, end-to-end affair that delighted the neutral. ACS Ksar, playing at home, took the lead twice but were pegged back each time before Nzeidane grabbed the decisive goal.

Match Overview

ACS Ksar started strongly and took the lead in the 12th minute via a well-placed header from a corner. Nzeidane responded quickly, equalising in the 22nd minute with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble. The hosts regained the lead just before half-time with a deflected shot that looped over the goalkeeper, making it 2–1 at the break.

Nzeidane came out firing in the second half, equalising again in the 55th minute through a low drive from the edge of the box. The game grew increasingly tense as both sides pushed for a winner. It came in the 78th minute when Nzeidane's forward latched onto a through ball and slotted past the onrushing keeper. ACS Ksar threw men forward in stoppage time but could not find an equaliser.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal ACS Ksar: A set-piece header from a corner kick.
• 22' – Goal Nzeidane: A rebound after a saved shot was tapped in.
• 45' – Goal ACS Ksar: A deflected effort wrong-foots the keeper.
• 55' – Goal Nzeidane: A powerful low strike from 18 yards.
• 78' – Goal Nzeidane: A clinical finish on the break.

Tactical Story

ACS Ksar set up in a 4-4-2, aiming to use their physicality from set pieces. Their two goals came from aerial threats, but they struggled to defend Nzeidane's pace on the counter. Nzeidane lined up in a 4-3-3, with wingers who constantly ran at the full-backs. Their equalising goals both came from quick transitions, exploiting the space left by Ksar's advanced line.

The match was decided by Nzeidane's superior fitness in the final 20 minutes. As Ksar tired, Nzeidane's midfield gained control, allowing them to create the winning chance. The defensive organisation of both sides was questionable, but the entertainment value was high.

Standout Players

• Nzeidane: The goalscorer of the winner was a constant threat, and the central midfielder provided energy and an assist.
• ACS Ksar: The striker who scored the first goal worked hard but lacked support from the midfield.

League Standings

This victory lifts Nzeidane to 5th place with 25 points, while ACS Ksar drop to 9th on 20 points. The win is a boost for Nzeidane's ambitions of a top-four finish, while Ksar will rue defensive lapses that cost them points at home.