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German DAKAR IS BLUE: ASC Ville de Dakar crushes DUC to Claim 2026 Mayor’s Cup Glory
DAKAR, SENEGAL — The undisputed queens of Senegalese basketball have done it again, as the ASC Ville de Dakar women’s team captured the prestigious 2026 Coupe du Maire de Dakar title following a resounding 69–54 victory over local rivals Dakar Université Club (DUC).
Playing before a highly animated, capacity crowd at Stadium Marius Ndiaye, the reigning champions delivered a masterclass in suffocating defense and transition execution. The victory cements ASC Ville de Dakar’s status as the absolute benchmark for excellence in domestic women’s basketball.
Redefining Dominance on the Big Stage
The highly anticipated final lived up to its heavyweight billing from the opening whistle. Entering the court as targeted title favorites, ASC Ville de Dakar neutralised the offensive backcourt engine of DUC early through unrelenting full-court pressure.
Every run attempted by the university team was firmly answered under the rim. ASCVD’s disciplined fastbreaks and aggressive rebounding steadily wore down their opponents, widening the gap down the stretch to secure a comprehensive 15-point margin of victory.
A Culture of Excellence
This Mayor’s Cup triumph is a testament to the winning culture cultivated within the ASC Ville de Dakar women’s program. Having consistently set the standard locally and proudly represented Senegal on the continental stage, adding the 2026 trophy to their cabinet further validates their modern dynasty.
For DUC, a historic powerhouse in Senegalese hoops, the defeat provides bitter motivation ahead of the upcoming National Championship playoffs, ensuring the local rivalry remains as explosive
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