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| Organising body | FBBB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 |
| First season | 2020–21 |
| Country |  Benin |
| Confederation | FIBA Africa |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup | Road to BAL |
| Current champions | Elan Coton (4th title) (2024–25) |
| Most championships | Elan Coton (4 titles) |
| Website | Link |
TheBenin Basketball Super League (French:Super Ligue de Basket-ball du Bénin[1]), for sponsorships known as theYouZou Ligue Pro, is the highest levelbasketball league inBenin. The competition is organised annually by the Fédération Beninoise de Basket-ball (FBBB).
The champions of each season qualify for theRoad to BAL.
In 2020 the league became professional as the Benisese government under PresidentPatrice Talon passed a law that required all sports clubs to be operated as companies.[2] The move also allowed foreign players to compete in the league.[3]
Three years later, in May 2023, the league received a substantial subsidy from the Beninese government to further develop the sport in the country. The association received $323,000 (100mCFA franc) which was divided over the league and its nine teams.[4]
For the 2023–24 season, the Super League expanded from 8 to 12 teams, divided in two conferences.[5]
As of the 2024–25 season, the Super League consisted out of the following teams:[6]
Conference South
Conference North
| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Finals score | Third place | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | ASPAC | ASPAL | Elan Sportif | [3] | |
| 2021–22 | Elan Coton | ASPAL | 64–59 | [7] | |
| 2022–23 | Elan Coton (2) | ASPAC | 77–73 | Renaissance BBC | [8] |
| 2023–24 | Elan Coton (3) | Energie | 64–60 | ASPAL | [9] |
| 2024–25 | Elan Coton (4) | ASPAC | 80–67 | [10] |
