Benin – Ligue 1: AS SOBEMAP keeps control, round-up after matchday 14
Victorious over Loto-Popo this weekend, AS SOBEMAP remain in first place at the end of the 14th Benin Ligue 1 matchday. Defending champions Dadjè FC remain bottom of the table.
SUMMARY
The 14th matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 (season 2025-2026) delivered its verdict this weekend. Between confirmations, setbacks and valuable away wins, the title race as well as the fight to stay up remains more open than ever.
Provisional leader AS SOBEMAP asserted its efficiency by defeating Loto-Popo (1-0) in Avrankou. A short but crucial victory that keeps the club in first place with 31 points. In its wake, Buffles FC continues its march forward. The Savalou-based club delivered one of the day’s standout performances by crushing Espoir FC (3-0), confirming its status as a serious title contender with 30 points on the board.
Coton FC also remains well placed after an authoritative display against the Dragons of Ouémé (3-0) in Avrankou. With 27 points, the Cotonculteurs firmly sit on the podium. Behind them, the battle rages: AS Cotonou struck hard by beating Dadjè (3-0), while Dynamo d’Abomey pulled off a solid result by winning on ASPAC’s home ground (1-0), a valuable victory in the race for the top spots.
In the middle, JS Pobè and Damissa drew (2-2) in an open match, while Hodio and Cavaliers finished level (0-0) in Comè after a tight encounter. At the bottom of the table, ASVO earned an important win in Covè against USS-Kraké (2-0), just as Bani Gansè, who defeated Ayéma (1-0) in Banikoara, reigniting hope in the fight to stay up.
Standings at the end of the 14th matchday
1st: AS SOBEMAP FC – 31 pts (+12)
2nd: Buffles FC – 30 pts (+11)
3rd: Coton FC – 27 pts (+08)
4th: Loto-Popo FC – 24 pts (+06)
5th: AS Cotonou – 24 pts (+05)
6th: Dynamo d’Abomey – 24 pts (+04)
7th: ASPAC FC – 23 pts (+10)
8th: Damissa FC – 21 pts (+02)
9th: Hodio FC – 19 pts (+00)
10th: Espoir FC – 17 pts (-06)
11th: Dragons FC – 15 pts (-07)
12th: JS Pobè FC – 13 pts (-04)
13th: ASVO FC – 13 pts (-06)
14th: Bani Gansè – 11 pts (-05)
15th: Ayéma FC – 11 pts (-05)
16th: US Cavaliers – 11 pts (-06)
17th: USS-Kraké – 10 pts (-07)
18th: Dadjè – 10 pts (-12)
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