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Benin football: Sobemap receives 20 million CFA francs

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Sobemap, Benin’s champions, received a 20 million CFA franc performance bonus at a ceremony in Cotonou organised by the Benin Football Federation and Celtiis. Runners-up Coton FC received 10 million, while women’s clubs were also rewarded, according to Beninwebtv.

Sobemap, Benin’s men’s football champions, received a performance bonus of 20 million CFA francs. The ceremonial presentation of the cheque was organised on 16 October in Cotonou by the Benin Football Federation (FBF) and its partner Celtiis.

Coton FC, the runners-up, received 10 million CFA francs. The awards also cover the women’s championship: Dynamique FC received 10 million for its title, while runners-up Élite AC received 5 million. The bonuses relate to the results of the past season, according to the FBF and Celtiis.

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