The 2026 Benin National Teqball Championship concluded on September 12, 2026, at the Village d'enfants SOS in Abomey-Calavi. The two-day event brought together six clubs and associations from various departments across the country. A total of three events were featured: women's singles, men's singles, and men's doubles. The competition showcased rapid exchanges, technical mastery, and closely contested matches, highlighting the progress made by Benin's teqball players.
In the women's singles event, Fènou Dalila Gnansounnou emerged as the champion. Representing the Association Sportive Teqball Ben Sport de Cotonou, she defeated Sampa Judith Sanwekoua of Parakou Teqball Club in the final with a score of 12-08 and 12-05. This victory marked an improvement for Gnansounnou, who was the runner-up in the previous edition held in Dassa-Zoumè.
Thémaud Gnanvi, representing As Aïdégnon Teqball Club d'Abomey-Calavi, had a remarkable performance in the men's events. He won the men's singles title by defeating Chédrac Ahomadi of Tori Teqball Club. Gnanvi also partnered with Josué Zoungla to win the men's doubles event, beating Sambiéni Félicien and Sambiéni Tagali Charles of Union Sportive de la Pendjari.
Following the competition, federal officials praised the participants' level of play. Vincent Francis Kpognihoun, President of the Benin Teqball Federation, commended the young players' technical skills, while Cyrille Houndjo, National Technical Director, noted a significant improvement in the overall level of play compared to the previous edition.
The winners received trophies, medals, and financial rewards for their performances. The champions will now focus on international competitions, particularly the 2026 World Cup, where they will represent Benin. The country's teqball players have shown considerable progress, and their performance is expected to make an impact on the global stage.
A total of six clubs and associations participated in the championship, demonstrating the growing interest in teqball in Benin. The event provided a platform for players to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the country. The competition's success is a positive indicator for the future of teqball in Benin.
As the teqball community in Benin looks forward to upcoming international events, the players and officials are optimistic about the country's chances of success. With continued support and development, Benin's teqball players are poised to make a strong impact in the global teqball scene.
Key points
- The 2026 Benin National Teqball Championship was held in Abomey-Calavi from September 10-12, 2026.
- Fènou Dalila Gnansounnou and Thémaud Gnanvi emerged as the champions in the women's and men's singles events, respectively.
- The winners will represent Benin at the 2026 World Cup, where they will aim to make a strong impact on the global stage.
