Infrastructures sportives et les activités phares du Ministère des Sports pour 2025 : Ce qu’il faut noter

The year 2025 will be the year of the modernization of sports infrastructures and the continuation of the reforms undertaken. Indeed, the budget project 2025 du Ministère des Sports vise à poursuivre la transformation du paysage sportif du Bénin.

With massive investment in infrastructure, increased support for sports practice for all and increased training for sports players, the country is preparing for a future where sport occupies a central place in social development, educational and economic. In accordance with the directives contained in the budgetary framework letter, the Minister of Sports presented to the national representation, and budget 31.815.293.376 FCFA and left as follows: ordinary expenses (7.891.884.034 FCFA) and capital expenditure (21.923.409.342 FCFA). This budget remained stable with slightly greater ambitions.

Sports infrastructures that match ambitions

Benin is embarking on an ambitious program to modernize its sports infrastructure. Among the flagship projects, we find the reconstruction of the René Pleven Stadium in Cotonou, the rehabilitation of the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto-Novo and the construction of a sports complex at the General Mathieu Kérékou Friendship Stadium. New construction projects are also on the agenda. For example, a new stadium in Parakou and a sports center at the UNAFRICA complex will be built to support the practice of sport in the departments. The minister also mentioned the creation of an Olympic swimming pool at the Stade de l'Amitié and the development of an equestrian center as well as a women's football academy to encourage sports practice from a very young age and diversify the disciplines..

Here is the summary of priorities for the year 2025

Establishment of sports infrastructures in all municipalities and departments in particular :

The construction of a stadium in Parakou;

The reconstruction of the Stade René PLEVEN in Cotonou ;

The renovation of the Charles de GAULLE stadium in Porto-Novo;

The renovation of the General Mathieu KEREKOU Friendship stadium;

The construction of a sports complex and an Olympic swimming pool at the Amitié Général Mathieu KEREKOU stadium;

La construction d’un pôle sportif du complexe UNAFRICA;

Establishment of sports infrastructures in all municipalities and departments in particular :

Carrying out around ten mini-pitches in colleges (first phase) in partnership with AFD, FIFA and the FBF;

The construction of the ARENΑ ;

The construction of an equestrian center;

The construction of a women's football academy ;

The construction of local infrastructure in the districts of cities and towns.

Continued implementation of flagship activities

The expansion of sports classes in football disciplines, they basketball, handball, athletics and volleyball in schools throughout the national territory;

The organization of school championships;

The continuation of the constitution of departmental selections;

Strengthening the capacities of actors in the national sports movement (Implementation of DTNs, coaching training, framers, etc.);

Responsibility for the preparation and participation of national selections in major international competitions (CAN 2025, World Cup qualifiers 2026);

Support for the organization of national championships ;

The completion of the pilot phase of the educational and sporting synergies project;

The creation of Kids Athletics (the importance of play and sport in their physical development, mental et social);

Training for sports players such as sports reporters, martial arts instructors, les entraineurs niveau « starting coachs », the experts, the supervisors, etc.

Promoting the practice of sport for all;

La promotion de l’encadrement socio-éducatif et de la vie associative des jeunes;

The development of healthy leisure activities.

Damien TOLOMISSI