2th edition of the YouZou Pro Basketball League : Elan Coton BBC (H) et Energies (D) Holy

The season 2023-2024 of Basketball YouZou League experienced its epilogue this Saturday 27 avril 2024. Two finals were at stake on the floor of the Ouidah sports stadium. At the arrival, the BBC Energy Ladies managed to climb to the top of the podium. At the level of men, Elan Coton BBC once again confirms its supremacy.

Two finals for the apotheosis of the edition 2024 of the professional basketball championship. Yes in 2023, Elan Coton BBC was uncompromising on both counts, at the end of this season, he was forced to divide the prey in two. And it is at the Ladies level that Energie BBC has managed to revive the spotlight against them. A success, fruit of the work carried out by the Société Béninoise d’Energie Electrique club for several years because everything took shape during the last quarter. A 45-46 a few seconds from the end of the last quarter in favor of Elan Coton BBC, the Ladies of Energie BBC managed to put the basket at two points to change the situation to the happiness of their supporters (46-47). “Our goal, This is the title and we achieved it. We worked for and we believed in. This is the result of the work carried out and the determination and commitment of all the players in our team”, said Aïchath Kondo.

On the men's side, no big surprise. The logic was respected. In a very close and committed match, Elan Coton and Energie fought a merciless duel. The score at the end testifies to the atmosphere and the spectacle which prevailed throughout the final. Au finish, Elan Coton Bbc retains its title even if it is in pain 64-60 (36-32 at the break) and thus retaining his title for the third time in a row.

Here, Doctor Ismahinl Onifadé was delighted with the quality of play of the teams. “Both teams came to leave with the two trophies. But God judged otherwise by cutting the prey in two. What is pleasing is that we were treated to fair play and two very fine matches”, he said while thanking the office of the Professional League for the work done: “I am very happy and thank the Professional League office for being able to manage the various conferences and play-offs well.. I can assure you that I am a happy president”. He also invited the different teams to recruit talented players who are determined and above all who can bring added value to our local players.. “Because we have noticed that most recruits who come from outside often do not have the level of our children”.

Damien TOLOMISSI