Coming into this clash, Panthère sat 4th with 31 points and looked every bit like a team charging toward the top three. Yong Sports, meanwhile, were stuck at the foot of the table with 15 points, fighting tooth and nail to escape the drop zone. But despite the gulf in positions, this was no walk in the park for the visitors.

The first half saw Yong Sports Academy dig in with defiance. At home and desperate for points, they frustrated Panthère’s rhythm and showed they wouldn’t go down without a fight. By halftime, the scoreboard read 0-0—but the tension was rising.

It didn’t take long after the break for Panthère to make their move. In the 54th minute, their sustained pressure paid off, and they struck the only goal of the game to take the lead. From there, it was all about game management.

Yong Sports threw bodies forward, searching for a lifeline, but Panthère remained composed and compact. Their defense stood tall through the final whistle, securing three hard-earned points and reaffirming their credentials as one of the league’s most in-form sides.

Panthère’s win bumps them up to 34 points, solidifying their place in the top four and keeping the pressure on the teams ahead in the race for continental qualification. Their consistency and defensive steel are becoming hallmarks of a team that refuses to blink in tight battles.

For Yong Sports Academy, it’s another frustrating result. Still stuck on 15 points at the bottom of the table, they need more than brave performances—they need results. With matches running out, urgency is reaching critical levels in their survival mission.

Once again, MTN Elite One reminds us why it’s Africa’s most competitive league. Whether you're chasing glory or fighting to stay afloat, every point, every tackle, and every goal matters.

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