Ligue Pro du Bénin names media commission
The Benin Professional Football League has appointed a new ad hoc media commission to improve relations with clubs and journalists.
The Benin Professional Football League (LFPB) has established a new ad hoc media commission, with its members appointed by LFPB President Joël Debally on October 20, 2026, in Cotonou. The commission's primary objective is to enhance the relationship between the LFPB, its clubs, and media professionals. It will also focus on improving the conditions under which media cover league competitions, including streamlining accreditation processes, stadium access, and match-day coordination.
To ensure information reaches all parts of the country, the commission will work with six regional correspondents. The appointed members include Eddy Rabin as president, Hamadou Issa as LFPB communication representative, Salomon Singbo for Ligue 1 clubs, Bienvenu Azoma for Ligue 2 clubs, Pascal Hounkpatin representing the media, Maurice Zounon overseeing accreditations and press relations, and Claude Diogninou responsible for match security.
The regional correspondents appointed are Nouhoum A. Biaou for Atacora-Donga, Bruno Agassounon for Atlantique-Littoral, Aliou Toundé for Borgou-Alibori, Adrien Amoussou for Mono-Couffo, Edmond Houssikinde for Ouémé-Plateau, and Élisée Hounkpatin for Zou-Collines. This structure aims to create a more organized and accessible media environment for the league's events.
Why it mattersJournalists and media professionals will benefit from improved access and coordination for covering football matches.