ISCA Escapes Relegation Zone While ASEC Mimosas Closes In On 30th Title After Round 24

ISCA escaped the relegation zone with a 2‑1 win over CO Korhogo on 12 April 2026, lifting the club to 12th place on 28 points. At the same time ASEC Mimosas moved within striking distance of a 30th league title by defeating Stella Club 1‑0, their 16th victory of the season, and climbing to 52 points at the top of the table.

ISCA's climb out of the red zone

The match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly stadium opened with Ousmane Diakité finding the net in the 38th minute, giving ISCA the lead. After the break Tchoutchou Guy doubled the advantage. Tidiane Diabaté reduced the deficit in the 67th minute, but ISCA held on for the win.

The result marks ISCA's third unbeaten outing — two wins and a draw — after a run of heavy defeats early in the campaign. Coach Mamadou Kouadio has reshaped the defensive structure, cutting the average goals conceded from 1.9 to 1.3 per match over the last month. The tighter shape, combined with a more decisive attack, has turned what looked like a season-long struggle into a realistic mid-table finish.

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ISCA's next test comes against FC Mouna, a side that previously routed SOL FC 0‑6. The ability of Kouadio's defence to contain that firepower will be a key indicator of whether the club can consolidate its new position or slip back into danger.

ASEC Mimosas edges toward a 30th title

At the Charles Konan Banny stadium the only goal arrived in the 82nd minute when Bakaré Kévin slipped the ball past Stella Club's keeper. The late strike secured three points and pushed ASEC's tally to 52, extending the lead over second-placed FC San Pedro to eleven points.

The win was ASEC's 16th of the season. In the last five matches the club has scored eight goals while conceding just two, a ratio reminiscent of its championship seasons in the early 2000s. The unbeaten run now stretches to six league games.

How round 24 reshapes the championship race

The league table after the 24th round shows ASEC firmly in control. San Pedro, the nearest challenger, sits on 41 points, leaving an eleven-point gap that is the widest margin between first and second since the 2019 season, when ASEC also led by ten points at the same stage.

If ASEC maintains its current win-rate of roughly two points per three games, the club is on track to finish the 30-match campaign with around 66 points — a total that would likely secure the championship even if San Pedro wins every remaining fixture.

San Pedro's recent form offers little hope of a rapid comeback; the team lost 0‑1 to AFAD du Plateau in the previous round and has managed only nine goals in its last eight matches. By contrast ASEC's attack has already produced 38 goals, a figure that ranks second only to the historic half-season record in league history. The combination of a prolific offense and a stingy defence makes a late surge by any rival highly unlikely.

Relegation battle heats up

At the opposite end of the table, several decisive results have reshaped the fight for survival. ES Agboville, sitting 16th with 25 points, edged FC OSA 1‑0 thanks to a penalty converted by captain Bouaké. Meanwhile other clubs near the bottom are scrambling for points, and the margin between safety and the drop is now measured in a single win.

What to watch next

ISCA's upcoming clash with FC Mouna will test whether the defensive improvements can withstand a side that has shown the capacity to score in bursts. A positive result could cement ISCA's mid-table status and reduce the pressure on Kouadio's tactical experiment.

For ASEC, the next fixture against a direct challenger will be a true test of their title credentials. A win would push the lead beyond twelve points, making the championship virtually unassailable. Even a draw would keep the gap comfortable, but a slip could revive San Pedro's hopes if the latter continues to collect points.

In the relegation zone, the battle will likely be decided in the final two rounds. Teams such as ES Agboville will need to convert narrow victories into a steady stream of points, while clubs still hovering just above the drop will have to avoid complacency.

Overall, round 24 has clarified the season's two narratives: ASEC Mimosas appears on course for a historic 30th title, while ISCA has turned a precarious relegation fight into a credible mid-table campaign. The next few matches will determine whether these trajectories hold or whether the league's final weeks will deliver unexpected twists.