La troisième journée de la Celtiis Ligue 1 béninoise se dispute les samedi 10 et dimanche 11 octobre 2026. Leaders après deux victoires consécutives, les Buffles du Borgou et l’ASPAC tenteront de poursuivre leur sans-faute. De son côté, le champion en titre, la SOBEMAP FC, cherchera enfin à décrocher son premier succès de la saison 2026-2026.
Les Buffles et l’ASPAC veulent garder le rythme
The Borgou's Buffles took first place in the standings with six points after their victories against Ayema FC (3-1) and Loto-Popo FC (2-0). This Sunday, October 11, they welcome Djeffa FC to Nikki with the ambition to continue their series.
Second with the same number of points, ASPAC travels to Adjohoun this Saturday to face the ASVO FC. The Harbours have also won their first two encounters, facing Espoir FC then Djeffa FC. A third victory would allow them to stay in touch with the leader.
SOBEMAP seeks its first success
The start of the season is more complicated for SOBEMAP FC. With Bani Gansè FC (1-1) and Hodio FC (1-1), the defending champions scored two points and took 13th place.
On the way to Savalou to face Espoir FC on Sunday, the Manutentionnaires will try to win their first win. In the face of a team that hasn't taken a point yet, they will have the opportunity to really launch their season, even if their opponent will also seek to recover.
Several posters to follow this weekend
The third day also offers several interesting confrontations. On Saturday, Bani Gansè FC receives Loto-Popo FC in Banikoara, while the Dragons FC face the Panthers FC in Avrankou. In Toffo, the AS Cotonou FC will be opposed to Ayema FC, while the CF Horsemen will meet the USS Kraké FC in Nikki.
On Sunday, Dynamo FC abomey welcomes Cotton FC. Both teams will seek to improve their championship start. In Come, Hodio FC will receive Damissa FC in a meeting that could allow the premises to continue their good dynamics.
After two days, the ranking remains open. This third stage will allow teams in shape to confirm their departure and trainings in difficulty to try to raise the bar.
3rd day programme
Saturday 10 October 2026 – 4 p.m
- AS Cotonou FC – Ayema FC, in Toffo
- CF Riders – USS Kraké FC, Nikki
- Bani Gansè FC – Loto-Popo FC, Banikoara
- ASVO FC – ASPAC FC, in Adjohoun
- Dragons FC – Panthers FC, Avrankou
Sunday 11 October 2026 – 4 p.m
- Dynamo FC from Abomey – Cotton FC, in Abomey
- CF Buffles – Djeffa FC, Nikki
- Hodio FC – Damissa FC, Comè
- CF Espoir – SOBEMAP FC, in Savalou
