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Monday, 23 August, 2004, 10:51 GMT 11:51 UK

African leagues round-up: Aug 20-22


Ivory Coast

Runaway leaders ASEC Abidjan were held to a surprise draw on Sunday but none of the chasing pack took advantage of the slip.

On course for a fifth successive title, they were held to a goalless draw by seventh-placed Sabe de Bouna.

Africa Sports, who are second, came from behind to draw 1-1 with bottom-placed ES Bingerville.

Stella Abidjan's 2-0 victory over CO Bouafle keeps them in third place and in contention for a continental spot next season.


Angola

Champions AS Aviacao became the undisputed leaders of the Girabola on Sunday, following a 1-0 win over rivals Petro Atletico.

Midfielder Kadima tucked away a rebound after just 18 minutes to decide the much-anticipated meeting between the Luanda-based clubs.

Aviacao, bidding for a third successive championship, are three points clear of Petro, who have led for most of the season but have now dropped to third.

Second in the standings are Sagrada Esperanca, just one point behind Aviacao after beating Sporting Cabinda 2-0 on Sunday.

Seven rounds of games remain to decide the winner of the title.


Zambia

Defending champions Zanaco swept aside leaders Red Arrows 3-1 in Lusaka on Saturday.

It ended the army club's 12-game unbeaten run and cut their lead in the premier division to four points.

Zambia international Chaswe Nsofwa, who played in Russia last year, was among the scorers as Zanaco came back after conceding an early goal.

Red Arrows stay on 40 points while Zanaco, who had lost in midweek, are on 36 points.

National Assembly are third after beating Green Buffaloes 2-1 in Lusaka.

Power Dynamos and Nkana FC played out a goalless draw in the Copperbelt derby on Saturday.


Algeria

Champions JS Kabylie were held to a 1-1 draw away at ASO Chlef on Friday, the opening day of the new season.

JSK had to come back from a goal down to equalise through midfielder Farouk Belkaid in the 51st minute.

USM Alger, who JSK pipped to the title last season, made clear their title ambitions with a 3-0 win over US Chaouia.

Veteran Billel Dziri scored twice for USMA, who had an early start to the season, as a result of their participation in the African Champions League.

The three away winners on the opening day of the campaign were USM Annaba, Mouloudia Alger and newly-promoted CS Constantine.


Nigeria

Leaders Dolphin FC suffered their first defeat in six matches to open a window of opportunity for champions Enyimba.

A 2-1 loss to Insurance on Saturday means Dolphin are six points ahead of Enyimba but have played two matches more than the Aba club.

Dolphin and Enyimba drew 1-1 in their midweek top of the table clash.



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