Following the opening match between Panthères FC and Buffles, the Benin Pro League will continue its first round of fixtures this weekend. As teams look to challenge reigning champions Coton FC, the competition is heating up with a series of matches scheduled across the country.
Among the anticipated encounters is the clash between AS Cotonou and Sitatunga, set to take place at the René Pléven stadium in Akpakpa on Saturday, September 28.
This match is part of a packed schedule of nine games across various venues, as clubs in the league’s Group A and Group B begin their campaigns for the new season.
Other notable fixtures include Béké FC taking on Abeilles in Bembèrèkè, with both teams eager to start the season on a positive note.
Unfortunately, one game will be missing from the Saturday line-up. The contest between Loto-Popo and Hodio FC has been postponed due to administrative reasons, leaving fans of those teams to wait a little longer for their first glimpse of action this season.
The excitement doesn’t end on Saturday. On Sunday, September 29, last season’s champions, Coton FC, will make their season debut against Jeunesse Athlétique de Kétou, with the match expected to draw significant attention.
Coton FC, who have dominated the league for three consecutive seasons, will be eager to defend their title and start the new campaign with a win. Meanwhile, their runner-up from last year, Dadjè FC, will also begin their quest for glory when they face Tonnere FC de Bohicon in what promises to be another thrilling encounter.
All matches this weekend are set to kick off at 4 p.m. local time (3 p.m. GMT), giving fans across the country the opportunity to witness the return of top-tier football in Benin.
With 36 elite clubs vying for supremacy this season, the competition promises to be fierce as teams look to dethrone Coton FC and claim the title for themselves.
As the Benin Pro League gets into full swing, clubs, players, and supporters alike are eager to see who will rise to the top this year.
With a long season ahead, these early fixtures will set the tone for what is expected to be a thrilling and competitive race for the championship.
Fans can expect more excitement, drama, and high-quality football as the league progresses.
