Togolese Premier Division | 17 May 2026

Match Report: ASKO Kara 1–0 Etoile Filante de Lomé

ASKO Kara secured a hard‑fought 1–0 victory over Etoile Filante de Lomé at the Stade Municipal de Kara, strengthening their position at the top of the Togolese Premier Division table. A solitary first‑half goal proved enough as the home side’s defence withstood a late onslaught from the visitors.

Decisive Moment

The only goal of the game arrived in the 34th minute. A swift move down the left flank ended with a low cross that was turned into the net from close range by ASKO’s striker. Etoile Filante appealed for offside, but the linesman kept his flag down.

Second‑Half Stalemate

Etoile Filante dominated possession after the break, but ASKO Kara’s organised backline – marshalled by their experienced captain – repelled every attack. The visitors came closest in the 78th minute when a powerful shot from outside the box cannoned off the crossbar. ASKO held their nerve to claim their fourth consecutive home win.

Standings Context

ASKO Kara’s win keeps them firmly in title contention, sitting just two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Etoile Filante remain in mid‑table, now seven points adrift of the top three, and will rue missed opportunities in front of goal.