Women's League Championship 1 of football : The coronation of Espoir FC of Cotonou

Women's team champion of the season 2021-2022 of the First Division is now known. This is Espoir FC of Cotonou. She beat Aïnonvi Fc of Porto-Novo (3-0). It was, Saturday 11 June 2022, at the Municipal stadium of Parakou.

For the First Division, the coronation goes to Espoir Fc de Cotonou who retains his title of champion by overcoming the young girls of Aïnonvi Fc (3-0). Aladé Bossè Ayo (1-0, 8e) opened the scoring. She offers herself the double (1-0, 63e) before Fayomi Yasmine weighs down the note (3-0, 83e). This, following a run with the ball at the foot of nearly more than 40 meters. “It was the training that made the difference. We did not underestimate the team in front too. We promise to represent Benin with dignity in the Champions League., will say the coach of Espoir FC of Cotonou, Napoleon Ghomba.

For the President of the Women's Football Commission, Chantal Ahyi, there is still work to be done for the development of women's football in Benin. "We know there is work to be done.. We are not going to rest on our laurels.", she said before greeting the supervisors and all those accompanying the girls. Continuing, she specified that the setting up of the center of Lokossa will correct the physical deficits, tactics and more. “After the establishment of the women's football academy in Lokossa, physical preparation will no longer be a problem”, will she conclude. Note that Ogoun Diane of Espoir FC was voted best goalkeeper in the Championship while Gnammi Yolande was crowned top scorer with 27 buts.

Damien TOLOMISSI