Pikine 1-2 AS Camberene | Senegal Premier League | 23 May 2026

AS Camberene came from behind to defeat Pikine 2-1 in a Senegal Premier League fixture on 23 May 2026, earning a crucial away victory that strengthens their push for continental qualification. The match, played at the Stade Alassane Djigo in Pikine, was a tale of two halves as the visitors turned the game around after a sluggish start.

Match Overview

Pikine took the lead midway through the first half when a defensive mix-up allowed their striker to poke home from close range. The home side dominated the opening 40 minutes, creating several chances, but failed to extend their advantage. AS Camberene grew into the game just before half-time, and after the break they emerged a transformed side.

The equaliser came in the 55th minute when a clever free-kick routine caught Pikine’s defence off guard, leaving a Camberene midfielder with a simple tap-in. The winner arrived with 20 minutes remaining: a swift counter-attack saw the ball worked to an unmarked winger, who drove a low shot into the far corner. Pikine pushed for a late leveller but were unable to breach a resolute Camberene backline.

Key Moments

• 27' – Pikine take the lead: a goalkeeping error allows the ball to trickle over the line after a scuffed shot.
• 55' – Camberene equalise: a short free-kick is squared to the edge of the box, and a side-footed finish beats the keeper.
• 70' – Camberene go ahead: a long ball releases the right winger, who cuts inside and scores.
• 88' – Pikine hit the crossbar with a powerful header from a corner.

Tactical Story

Pikine started with a high press, forcing Camberene into errors, but they faded physically in the second half. Camberene adjusted their midfield shape, dropping deeper to absorb pressure and then exploiting the spaces left by Pikine’s advancing full-backs. The visitors’ switch to a 4-2-3-1 allowed them to control the midfield battle after the break.

Standings Impact

The result moves AS Camberene into the top four of the Senegal Premier League, keeping them in contention for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. Pikine, meanwhile, remains in the lower half of the table, and their inconsistent form has left them with work to do to avoid a relegation scrap. Camberene’s away form has been particularly impressive, with four wins from their last six matches on the road.