Former high-level basketball player, Isabelle Yacoubou joins the Beninese sports administration. Appointed Technical Advisor to High Performance and Sports Excellence, she now puts her experience at the service of the development of Beninese sport.
A new mission for a figure in sport
The Council of Ministers of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 appointed Isabelle Yacoubou asTechnical Advisor to High Performance and Sports Excellencethe Ministry of Sports and Civic Engagement.
This new function puts at the heart of issues related to high-level sport. She intervened after a career that led her to the biggest stages of international basketball.
A journey built at the highest level
Originally from Godomey, Isabelle Yacoubou began her sports career in Benin, especially in athletics before she devoted herself to basketball. She joined France at the age of 17 and gradually became involved in professional basketball.
With the French team, she has 147 selections and won the Euro 2009. She also won the silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. His club rankings also include titles in France, Italy and Spain as well as a victory in Euroligue.
From sports career to transmission
Since the end of her career as a player, Isabelle Yacoubou has gradually turned to transmission and coaching. She joined Tarbes' staff and worked with young players.
In recent weeks, she has also spoken in Benin on the detection and accompaniment of young talent, stressing the importance of better structuring their progress towards the high level.
His appointment as Technical Advisor to High Performance and Sports Excellence gives this commitment a new dimension. His high-level experience, acquired over several years in international basketball, is now part of his career in the service of Beninese sport.
