Benin – Ligue 1: Coton FC widens the gap, Loto-Popo FC rolls on, the 25th matchday roundup

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 top spot in the standings. Behind them, Loto-Popo FC struck hard by delivering a heavy defeat to Dadjè FC (5-1), consolidating their position as runners-up. The same momentum for ASPAC FC, impressive against SOBEMAP FC (4-0), in one of the weekend’s big clashes.

In the other matches, AS Cotonou dominated Bani Gansè (2-0), while Damissa FC came out on top against Dynamo d’Abomey (2-1). USS-Kraké also pulled off a nice result by defeating Dragons FC (2-1). Further down the table, the fight to avoid relegation remains intense. JS Pobè and Hodio FC each secured valuable victories (1-0), reigniting the battle in the relegation zone. In the standings, Coton FC (51 points) remains at the top ahead of Loto-Popo (46 points) and SOBEMAP (45 points), as the end of the season promises to be thrilling for both the title and the relegation battle.

STANDINGS AT THE END OF MATCHDAY 25

1st: Coton FC — 51 pts (+19)
2nd: Loto-Popo FC — 46 pts (+15)
3rd: AS SOBEMAP FC — 45 pts (+08)
4th: ASPAC FC — 42 pts (+17)
5th: Buffles FC — 41 pts (+09)
6th: AS Cotonou — 41 pts (+09)
7th: Damissa FC — 37 pts (+05)
8th: Espoir FC — 35 pts (-03)
9th: Dynamo d’Abomey — 34 pts (+00)
10th: Hodio FC — 31 pts (-01)
11th: ASVO FC — 31 pts (-02)
12th: Dragons FC — 31 pts (-05)
13th: USS-Kraké — 26 pts (-06)
14th: Ayéma FC — 25 pts (-03)
15th: Bani Gansè — 24 pts (-05)
16th: JS Pobè FC — 24 pts (-07)
17th: US Cavaliers — 16 pts (-16)
18th: Dadjè — 14 pts (-34)