Benin - Sport

The main temple of Beninese sports, the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium remains engaged in a long renovation process. Despite a new pitch, modernized lighting, and several upgraded facilities, the Kouhounou venue has not yet regained the essential certification for hosting major international matches. Presented in July 2021 as a fully renovated infrastructure compliant with […]

The national women’s Beach Handball team of Benin will ultimately not participate in the 2026 World Cup of the sport, scheduled from June 23 to 27 in Zagreb, Croatia. The announcement was made by the Beninese Handball Federation in a statement published on Monday, June 23, 2026. As the reigning African champions and qualified for […]

The Beninese Football Federation announced the cancellation of the organization of the Benin Cup for the end of the 2025-2026 season. The decision, motivated by organizational reasons and the desire to optimize the sports calendar, was made public in a statement signed on June 22, 2026, by the Secretary General of the FBF, Claude Paqui. […]

Antonio Kossivi Atisso Kodjo has established himself as one of the standout players of the 2025-2026 season in the Celtiis Ligue 1. The Togolese forward from Damissa FC finished the season with 16 goals, claiming the title of top scorer in the Beninese championship. Born on June 13, 1999, in Atakpamé, Antonio Atisso Kodjo mainly […]

The last day of the Celtiis Ligue 1, scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM, will decide the battle for the second continental ticket between Coton FC and ASPAC FC. Already crowned champions, Sobemap FC will represent Benin in the CAF Champions League, while Coton FC, in second place with a two-point lead, […]

The Benin Football Federation has imposed a firm six-month suspension on defender Olivier Verdon, who is now barred from being called up to the national team, the Cheetahs, during this period. The decision, announced on June 18, 2026, comes after a disciplinary procedure related to breaches of internal rules, without the FBF publicly detailing the […]

Thanks to its success against AS Cotonou and Coton FC’s defeat, SOBEMAP FC has secured the championship title in Benin’s Ligue 1 with one match left to play in the season. The battle for the podium and survival remains open behind them. The 33rd and penultimate matchday of Benin’s Ligue 1 has delivered its verdict. […]

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 opened the doors to an African club competition. Sobemap FC was crowned Benin football first […]

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 to Togo in a friendly match. The Benin national football team lost three places in […]

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 announcement was made on Tuesday in Cotonou during a press conference organized by CANAL+ Benin […]

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 ASPAC continue to apply pressure at the summit of the rankings. Check out the results […]

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 no direct allocation. This situation can be explained in part by their status or their […]

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, in a completely uncertain championship as the final sprint approaches. The 31st matchday of the […]

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, the fight to stay up remains just as intense. The 28th round of Benin’s Ligue […]

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 to avoid relegation intensifies. The 27th matchday of the Benin Football Championship reshuffled the tables […]

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 to finish. The 21st edition of the Benin International Cycling Tour continued its show this […]

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 well-managed context. As the start of the 2026 Tour of Benin approaches, the atmosphere around […]

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. The solid leader, Coton FC, secured the essential by beating ASVO 1-0, thus cementing their […]