Historic: Essamaye Club secures its first-ever promotion to the Senegalese Premier League

Bignona team crowned champions of the second division

Africa Today at 09:05

Casamance Club was crowned champions of the second division after defeating Amitié on June 3, 2026, and is set to experience the elite atmosphere of Senegalese football next season.

It's a historic turning point. Essamaye Club has officially secured its promotion to the top tier of Senegalese football after a decisive victory over Amitié in the final round of the second division this Wednesday.

The curtain falls on the second division season. After clinching the title with 48 points, Essamaye Club earns its first-ever promotion to the Senegalese Premier League alongside Diambars. In contrast, Ndiambour from Louga, one of the country's most storied football clubs, has been relegated to National First Division… pic.twitter.com/2TuMWDUMev
— RTS SENEGAL (@RTS1_Senegal) June 3, 2026

This is the fruit of an exceptional campaign. The team based in Ziguinchor not only earned promotion, but also snatched the second division championship ahead of the powerhouse Diambars in the overall standings. For this side from Casamance, this achievement is a historic first. Led by a young, enthusiastic squad and backed by a growing fanbase, Essamaye Club secures its spot among the elite and promises to be one of the standout teams in next season's top flight.

📊⚽ LONASE BET Second Division

The final standings are in!

🏆 Essamaye and Diambars clinch the two promotion spots to the Premier League after a strong and thrilling season. 👏⚽

⚠️ At the bottom of the table, Ndiambour and AS Thiès will play in the National First Division next season. pic.twitter.com/usDPxn8GXb
— Senegalese Professional Football League (@LSFP_sn) June 3, 2026