Benin – Ligue 1: AS SOBEMAP still on top, roundup of matchday 15

The 15th day of Benin’s Ligue 1 delivered its verdict this weekend, with a series of matches generally tight and low-scoring. On Saturday, Loto-Popo achieved the most notable performance by easily defeating JS Pobè (3-0). A clear victory that allows the club to improve its goal difference and to show its ambitions. In the other matches of the day, the nets stayed silent on several occasions. Dynamo d’Abomey and Hodio were held to a draw (0-0), just as Cavaliers and Bani Gansè, after hard-fought but closed matches. Espoir FC, however, managed to make the difference at home by defeating USS-Kraké (2-1), while Ayéma and Dragons finished level (1-1).

On Sunday, the trend was confirmed with tight fixtures. ASPAC recorded a valuable away victory on ASVO’s home turf (1-0), while SOBEMAP went to Dadjè and secured the win (2-1). The duels between Coton FC and AS Cotonou (1-1), followed by Buffles and Damissa (0-0), did not allow the teams to be separated.

Standings after the 15th day

1. AS SOBEMAP FC – 34 points (+13)
2. Buffles FC – 31 points (+11)
3. Coton FC – 28 points (+08)
4. Loto-Popo FC – 27 points (+09)
5. ASPAC FC – 26 points (+11)
6. AS Cotonou – 25 points (+05)
7. Dynamo d’Abomey – 25 points (+04)
8. Damissa FC – 22 points (+02)
9. Hodio FC – 20 points (+00)
10. Espoir FC – 20 points (-05)
11. Dragons FC – 16 points (-07)
12. ASVO FC – 13 points (-07)
13. JS Pobè FC – 13 points (-07)
14. Bani Gansè – 12 points (-05)
15. Ayéma FC – 12 points (-05)
16. US Cavaliers – 12 points (-06)
17. USS-Kraké – 10 points (-08)
18. Dadjè – 10 points (-13)