Damissa 3–0 Dadje FC
Benin Ligue 1 – Round 18 | June 20, 2026

Damissa produced a commanding performance at home to ease past Dadje FC 3‑0 in the Benin Ligue 1. The result consolidates Damissa’s position in the top four, while Dadje remain mid‑table with their play‑off hopes fading.

Fast Start Sets the Tone

Damissa came flying out of the blocks, pressing high and forcing Dadje into early mistakes. The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when winger Kodjo Agbota cut inside from the left and unleashed a fierce shot that deflected off a defender and looped over the Dadje goalkeeper. It was a scrappy goal, but one that settled any nerves in the home camp.

The hosts doubled their lead just before the half‑hour mark. A well‑worked move down the right flank ended with a low cross being turned home by striker Bienvenu Sossa, who cleverly lost his marker at the near post. Dadje FC looked disjointed and struggled to string passes together, with Damissa’s midfield trio dominating the centre of the pitch.

Dominant Second Half

Dadje attempted to rally after the interval, introducing fresh legs in attack, but Damissa’s defence held firm. The third goal arrived in the 68th minute, effectively killing the contest. Damissa captain Romaric Adjahou stepped up to take a free‑kick from 30 yards, and his powerful strike took a slight deflection before nestling in the bottom corner. The Dadje wall had parted, and goalkeeper Didier Houngbo was left with no chance.

Damissa could have added more – substitute midfielder Esaïe Hounkpatin hit the post in the 81st minute – but the three‑goal margin was enough to secure a comfortable evening.

Key Performers

• Kodjo Agbota (Damissa) – the winger was a constant threat, scoring one and setting up another with his pace and dribbling.
• Bienvenu Sossa (Damissa) – his clever movement and finish underlined his importance as the team’s primary goal‑scoring threat.
• Dadje FC’s defence – regularly caught out of position, they will need to improve ahead of next week’s derby.

League Implications

Damissa’s win lifts them to third place in the Benin Ligue 1 standings, now four points behind leaders Coton FC. With ten matches remaining, they remain firmly in the title race. Dadje FC, meanwhile, stay in ninth position and have now lost three of their last four games. Their hopes of a top‑five finish are hanging by a thread.

Next up for Damissa is a tricky away trip to ASOS, while Dadje host relegation‑threatened Espoir FC in a match they will be expected to win.