Former Ivorian champions Stade d’Abidjan had to wait till the final day of the season to survive the relegation scare that has haunted them throughout the 2010 season.
Stade d’Abidjan, one of the oldest clubs in Cote d’Ivoire were on the verge of relegation, only for a 3-1 win over ASC Ouragahio in their week 26 encounter on Sunday in Abidjan, reaffirmed their status in the elite division.
The victory by the five-time Ivorian league champions ensured that Sabe Sports and Hire FC were relegated after placing 13th and 14 th in the 14-club league standings. Sabe lost 0-2 to Stella Club whilst Hire FC lost 1-2 to SOA.
Stade d’Abidjan, winners of the defunct Africa Cup of Champions Clubs in 1966 finished 12th on 32 points, with Sabe and Hire in that order on 29 points and 19 points respectively.
The biggest surprise of the 2010 Ivorian Ligue 1 was JCAT, who finished second and will play in next year’s Orange CAF Champions League alongside champions, ASEC Mimosas.
Africa Sports and Sewe San Pedro, who placed third and fourth respectively, will also play in the Orange CAF Confederation Cup.
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