BENIN - SPORT
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Bénin Celtiis Ligue Pro: Sobemap FC crowned champion for the first time in its history
Sobemap FC has won the Benin first division championship for the first time in its history. Fueled by a strong end to the season under the guidance of Mathias Déguénon, the Portuaires clinched the title before the final day and… -
Benin: the heavy defeat against Togo is costly for the Cheetahs in the FIFA ranking
The Benin Cheetahs dropped three spots in the FIFA rankings published on June 11, going from 90th to 93rd place. This decline follows a disappointing international window in June, marked by a draw against Niger and a heavy 5-1 defeat… -
World Cup 2026: the matches of the competition available on Bénin TV (Channel 1 on Canal+ Bénin)
Football fans in Benin now know where to follow the 2026 World Cup. The Benin Radio and Television Corporation (SRTB) has obtained broadcasting rights for the competition in the national territory, allowing Bénin TV to exclusively broadcast all matches. The… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP still in the lead, Dadjè FC relegated to Ligue 2, the recap of the 32nd matchday.
With just a few days left in the championship, the battle for the title remains more open than ever. After winning against Dadjè on matchday 32, SOBEMAP retains its position at the top of the table, while Coton FC and… -
Benin – Grant allocation 2026: the amounts awarded to football clubs
The state subsidies for the year 2026 in favor of men’s football clubs in Celtiis Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have been unveiled, revealing significant disparities in the amounts allocated. While several clubs benefit from substantial funding, others have received… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP in the lead, Coton FC lurking, the report of the 31st matchday
The 31st matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 has reshuffled the cards in the race for the title as well as in the battle for survival. At the top, SOBEMAP maintains the lead under pressure from Coton FC and ASPAC,… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC holds on, suspense rekindled, roundup of matchday 28
Victorious on Espoir FC’s home turf, Coton FC retains the lead of the Benin championship after the 28th matchday. But AS SOBEMAP FC stays in contact after their win against USS-Kraké, maintaining maximum pressure in the title race. Behind them,… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC under pressure, AS SOBEMAP reignites the title race, matchday 27 round-up
Beaten at home, Coton FC sees its lead at the top narrow after the 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship. Behind, AS SOBEMAP and its pursuers take advantage of the leader’s misstep to close the gap, while the battle… -
Cycling – Tour of Benin 2026: Assal Nadji wins the sprint, Algeria in command on the second stage.
On a lively stage between N’Dali and Tchaourou, the Tour of Benin has once again smiled on Algeria. Assal Nadji proved the fastest in the final sprint, at the end of a day that was lively and contested from start… -
Cycling – Tour of Benin 2026: route, stages, participating countries
At a press conference this Thursday, the president of the Benin Cycling Federation, Romuald Hazoumè, presented the broad outlines of the 2026 Tour of Benin. An edition that promises sporting intensity and tight resource management, in a financially fragile but… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC widens the gap, Loto-Popo FC rolls on, the 25th matchday roundup
The 25th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 confirmed Coton FC’s dominance, while Loto-Popo FC and ASPAC FC put in commanding performances. The 25th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 lived up to expectations with its share of confirmations and attacking displays.… -
Benin Ligue 1: Coton FC retains its throne, Buffles on the prowl, the 21st matchday roundup
Few goals, but plenty of suspense. The 21st matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 for the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s intensity, with several draws and the gaps at the top of the standings still as tight. The 21st matchday of… -
Benin Cup 2026: exciting matchups from the first round, the full draw.
With the draw held this Tuesday, we now know the first-round draw of the Benin Cup 2026. Several big clashes are on the schedule. The Benin Football Federation kicked off the Benin Cup 2026. The national body held the draw… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC takes the lead, Dadjè still at the bottom, recap of Matchday 20.
The 20th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend. Coton FC defeated Ayéma FC (2-0) and took the lead in the standings, while Buffles FC and ASVO FC stumbled, reigniting the title race and the battle… -
1XBet Bénin: a gala match to celebrate women’s rights and Beninese talent
As International Women’s Day approaches, Missérété welcomed this Wednesday a women’s gala match bringing together 1XBET Bénin, the Benin Football Federation, and many women in sport around a common goal: to promote the emancipation and leadership of women through the… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP keeps the lead, Buffles and Coton FC in pursuit, the recap of Matchday 18
The 18th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 tightened the title race, with SOBEMAP FC still in the lead but under direct threat from Buffles and Coton FC, both victorious. The 18th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, the first round of… -
U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Benin outclasses Egypt and advances to the final round.
Benin continues its strong run in the U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Already victorious in the first leg (1-0), the Junior Amazons confirmed their superiority this Friday, February 13, 2026, by handing Egypt a convincing 4-0 defeat in the return… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP holds its own, Coton FC falters, round-up of matchday 17
Leading the championship, SOBEMAP slips but remains atop the Benin Ligue 1 standings, while Coton FC missed the chance to seize the throne after a defeat by Loto-Popo. The 17th matchday of the Benin championship delivered its verdict this weekend,… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP remains at the top, ASPAC and Coton FC hot on their heels.
The 16th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of lessons this weekend. If AS SOBEMAP retains the lead of the championship, the battle behind tightens, driven by the successes of Coton FC, ASPAC, and AS Cotonou. The… -
Benin – Ligue 1: AS SOBEMAP still on top, roundup of matchday 15
Amid broad successes, a string of draws, and valuable away wins, the 15th matchday of the 2025-2026 season confirmed the league’s strong competitiveness. The 15th day of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with a series of matches… -
Benin – USCN Cavaliers FC: Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah fired
Having arrived in August 2025, the Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah was dismissed by the USCN Cavaliers after only six months, amid disappointing league results. The Benin-based club USCN Cavaliers has ended its collaboration with its Nigerian coach Usman Abdallah, according… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP takes the lead, 13th matchday roundup
Victorious at the Buffles FC of Parakou’s home ground, AS SOBEMAP takes the top spot in the standings after an intense 13th day, marred by the premature stoppage of the Dadjè–Hodio match. The 13th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered… -
Morocco 2025: with several absences, Benin takes on Egypt this Monday.
Deprived of Abdoul Rachid Moumini and already hampered by several absences, Benin enters the AFCON Round of 16 as an underdog against Egypt. Level-headed but ambitious, Gernot Rohr embraces the challenge and bets on the solidarity and team spirit of… -
Benin – Ligue 1: Buffles keep the lead, ASPAC impresses, matchday 12 roundup
Buffles FC retain control of the championship following the 12th matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1, marked by ASPAC’s attacking display and a battle that remains just as tight at both the top and bottom of the table. The 12th… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP in the lead, Buffles FC lurking — matchday 10 roundup
Matchday 10 of Ligue 1 reshuffled the deck with SOBEMAP taking control, Coton FC’s slump and a series of tight matches that further tighten the top of the table. Matchday 10 delivered its share of confirmations and twists this weekend,… -
Benin: 1XBet gifts a brand-new bus to the Beninese Football Federation
The Beninese Football Federation (FBF) received on Friday at Canal Olympia in Cotonou a brand-new bus, donated by operator 1XBet. A gesture presented as concrete support for the Cheetahs and the Amazons ahead of upcoming international commitments. The Beninese Football… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP takes the lead, round-up of the 8th matchday
The 8th matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 reshuffled the top of the table, with SOBEMAP moving into temporary first place while the Buffles, Coton and Loto-Popo remain locked in an intense battle. The 8th matchday of Ligue 1 delivered… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP and Buffles pull away, Matchday 6 roundup
After the 6th matchday of the Beninese championship, SOBEMAP FC and Buffles FC have taken the lead in the standings, while several top teams have slipped. The Ligue 1 weekend delivered on all fronts across Benin’s pitches. On Saturday, Coton… -
Benin – Ligue 1: SOBEMAP and Buffles lead, ASVO still in a slump, matchday 5 roundup
The fifth matchday of the Beninese Ligue 1 ended this Sunday, October 26, marked by several draws and the confirmation of the leading duo SOBEMAP – Buffles, who continue to set the pace at the top of the table. SOBEMAP… -
Benin – Ligue 1 (Matchday 7): SOBEMAP solid leader, Loto-Popo and ASPAC in the mix
The 7th matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1, played over the weekend of 8 and 9 November 2025, once again lived up to expectations, with closely contested fixtures and a top of the table that remains tightly packed. SOBEMAP FC, the…