Niger Premier League | June 8, 2026 – Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché, Niamey

AS UAM Crushed 3-0 by Dominant Gendarmerie

Gendarmerie delivered a clinical away performance to defeat AS UAM 3-0 in the Niger Premier League on 8 June 2026, moving up the table with a comprehensive victory at the Stade Général-Seyni-Kountché in Niamey. The visitors controlled the match from start to finish, leaving the home side with no answers in a one-sided contest.

Match Report

Gendarmerie took the lead in the 23rd minute when forward Moussa Ibrahim latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the AS UAM goalkeeper. The goal came after sustained pressure, with Gendarmerie’s midfield dominating possession and cutting through the home defence at will.

AS UAM offered little going forward in the first half, managing only a single long‑range effort that sailed harmlessly over the bar. Gendarmerie doubled their advantage just before half-time: a corner kick was headed home by captain Hamadou Mahamadou, giving the visitors a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.

The second half saw AS UAM attempt to push forward, but they left gaps at the back. Gendarmerie exploited this ruthlessly in the 67th minute, when substitute Abdoulaye Djibo finished off a swift counter‑attack to make it 3-0. The home side’s frustration boiled over with a late red card, confirming a miserable night for AS UAM.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Gendarmerie into fourth place in the Niger Premier League standings, just three points behind the leaders with a game in hand. For AS UAM, the heavy defeat drops them to ninth, extending their winless streak to four matches. The club’s board will be concerned by the lack of attacking threat – the team has now failed to score in three of their last five outings.

Post-Match Reaction

Gendarmerie’s coach praised his side’s discipline: “We executed our game plan perfectly. Away wins are always valuable, and to keep a clean sheet makes it even better.” AS UAM’s manager acknowledged the team’s shortcomings, saying, “We were second best in every department today. We must regroup quickly for our next fixture.”