Benin – Ligue 1: Ayéma strikes hard, Coton FC still the leader, recap of matchday 22.
Marked by an attacking display from Ayéma and several tight matches at the top, the 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 tightens the title race once again, with Coton FC narrowly holding the lead ahead of Buffles and SOBEMAP.
SUMMARY
The 22nd matchday of the Benin Ligue 1 delivered its share of surprises and confirmations, with the standings still as tight at the top and a fierce fight to stay up. The leader Coton FC were held to a draw by Damissa FC (0-0), a result that completely restarts the title race. Behind them, Buffles FC did not take advantage, also held by Cavaliers FC (0-0).
Meanwhile, Dragons FC secured a valuable victory over ASPAC FC (3-2), while Ayéma FC delivered the performance of the day by thrashing Dadjè FC (7-0), a win that could weigh in the fight to stay up. On Sunday, Hodio FC caused a surprise by defeating AS Cotonou (1-0), while Loto-Popo FC got back into the race by beating USS-Kraké (2-0). Several matches ended in draws, notably Dynamo d’Abomey against Bani Gansè (0-0) and SOBEMAP FC vs JS Pobè FC (0-0).
In the standings, Coton FC stays on top with 42 points, chased by Buffles FC (41 pts) and SOBEMAP FC (41 pts). Loto-Popo (40 pts) remains in ambush, while the battle rages in the mid-table. At the bottom, the situation becomes critical for USS-Kraké, Cavaliers, and Dadjè, still stuck in the relegation zone.
The standings after the 22nd matchday:
1st: Coton FC — 42 pts (+15)
2nd: Buffles FC — 41 pts (+13)
3rd: AS SOBEMAP FC — 41 pts (+11)
4th: Loto-Popo FC — 40 pts (+11)
5th: AS Cotonou — 37 pts (+8)
6th: ASPAC FC — 36 pts (+13)
7th: Damissa FC — 33 pts (+5)
8th: Dynamo d’Abomey — 30 pts (0)
9th: Dragons FC — 30 pts (-3)
10th: Espoir FC — 28 pts (-5)
11th: Hodio FC — 27 pts (-1)
12th: ASVO FC — 27 pts (-3)
13th: Ayéma FC — 21 pts (-3)
14th: Bani Gansè — 20 pts (-5)
15th: JS Pobè FC — 20 pts (-6)
16th: USS-Kraké — 19 pts (-8)
17th: US Cavaliers — 14 pts (-14)
18th: Dadjè — 14 pts (-28)
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