# Benin sports federation leadership and competitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benin-sports-federation-leadership-and-competitions
> Updated: 2026-08-17T05:00:43.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Beninese Boxing Federation (FÉBÉBOXE) held an extraordinary general assembly in Bohicon, where delegates re-elected Pierre Léonard Hinvi as President for the 2026–2030 term. Concurrently, the Benin Football Federation (FBF) finalized the submission of candidacy dossiers for its upcoming presidency election, with three lists registered to succeed outgoing president Mathurin de Chacus.

By mid-August 2026, preparations for the FBF leadership transition continued as candidate Marcellin Bocovè introduced his strategic program, ‘Ensemble, vision plus haut’. His platform aims to modernize federal administration, professionalize leagues, and increase support for women's football. During this same period, the national Maracana championship season officially launched in Kétou.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: LINAFOOT announces 47 clubs for 2026-2027 Ligue 2 season

LINAFOOT has announced 47 clubs for the 2026-2027 Ligue 2 season, but the start of the championships is postponed indefinitely to allow FECOFA to harmonize regulatory texts.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-sports-maracana-season-launches-and-fbf-election-plans-revealed

### 2026-07-25: Benin reelects boxing federation president and prepares football leadership vote

Benin’s boxing federation re‑elects Pierre Léonard Hinvi and names a new committee, while its football federation finalises candidate lists for an August 22 election to replace outgoing president Mathurin de Ch

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-reelects-boxing-federation-president-and-prepares-football-leadership-vote

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