Benin – Ligue 1: Ayéma strikes hard, Coton FC still the leader, recap of matchday 22.

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)