Chemal FC Stun FC Inter Nouakchott 5–3 in Mauritania Ligue 1 Thriller

In a jaw‑dropping Mauritania Ligue 1 encounter on May 17, 2026, Chemal FC traveled to the capital and defeated FC Inter Nouakchott 5–3. The match, played at the Stade Olympique de Nouakchott, featured nine goals, dramatic swings in momentum, and a breathtaking display of attacking football from the visitors.

FC Inter Nouakchott started brightly and took an early lead through a well‑struck free kick. But Chemal responded almost immediately, equalizing within minutes. The first half ended 2–2, with both teams exchanging blows and neither able to establish control.

The second half was a spectacle. Chemal came out flying, scoring twice in quick succession to go 4–2 ahead. Inter Nouakchott pulled one back to make it 4–3, setting up a tense finale. However, Chemal sealed the win with a fifth goal on the counter‑attack, leaving the home fans stunned.

Chemal’s attacking quartet was unstoppable, with their striker netting a hat‑trick and the winger providing two assists. The win lifted Chemal into the top half of the Mauritania Ligue 1 table, while FC Inter Nouakchott dropped to mid‑table after a disappointing defensive performance.

This match will be remembered as one of the most entertaining of the season in Mauritanian football, showcasing the league’s growing quality and unpredictability.