The Djoliba AC football club has successfully kicked off its 2026-2027 season by winning the Supercoupe Ben Oumar Sy against FC Diarra with a minimalistic 1-0 victory. The match took place at the Mamadou Konaté stadium, where Kenan Armel scored the only goal of the game from a penalty in the 11th minute. This win marks the first title for Djoliba AC in the new season, providing a much-needed boost after their elimination from the African Champions League.
The match was a closely contested duel between two determined teams, with Djoliba AC's coach, Amani Yao, employing a strategic approach to secure the win. Despite FC Diarra's efforts to equalize, Djoliba AC's defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their lead until the final whistle. The victory not only earned Djoliba AC the trophy but also a prize of 5 million Fcfa, while FC Diarra received 3 million Fcfa.
Djoliba AC's coach, Amani Yao, expressed his satisfaction with the win, emphasizing the importance of starting the season with a trophy. He highlighted his team's determination to build on this momentum and strive for all possible titles in the upcoming season. Captain Mamadou Lamine Sissoko echoed Yao's sentiments, emphasizing the team's focus on domestic competitions and their goal of achieving a double win in the championship and cup.
On the other side, FC Diarra's coach, Hamidou Sangaré, took pride in his team's performance despite the loss. He attributed the defeat to a single mistake that led to the penalty and emphasized his team's resolve to move forward and focus on their upcoming fixtures. Captain Daouda Coulibaly also encouraged his teammates to continue working hard, with the goal of qualifying for the Confederation Cup's group stage and achieving a strong league performance.
The Supercoupe Ben Oumar Sy marks the official beginning of the 2026-2027 season, and attention now shifts to the Ligue 1 Orange championship, which is set to commence on October 10. The Malian Football Federation (Femafoot) president, Mahazou dit Baba Cisset, urged supporters to rally behind the 14 participating clubs, highlighting the importance of their presence in stadiums to elevate the sport.
The match was officiated by Abdoulaye Diarra, assisted by Modibo Samaké and Souleymane Traoré. Djoliba AC's lineup included Souleymane Coulibaly, Mahamadou Lamine Sissoko, Modibo Kane Camara, and others, while FC Diarra fielded Yacouba dit Youba Diallo, Daouda Coulibaly, Drissa Bagayoko, and others.
The win provides a significant boost to Djoliba AC's morale as they prepare for the challenges ahead. With their sights set on domestic success, the team will look to build on this momentum and make a strong statement in the Ligue 1 Orange championship.
Key points
- Djoliba AC won the Supercoupe Ben Oumar Sy with a 1-0 victory over FC Diarra.
