Benin Premier League
| Country | Benin |
|---|---|
| Confederation | CAF |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Benin Second Division |
| Domestic cup(s) | Benin Cup |
| International cup(s) |
Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions |
Buffles du Borgou FC (2013/14) |
| Most championships | AS Dragons FC de l'Ouémé (12) |
The Benin Premier League, also called Championnat National du Bénin in French, is the highest football division in Benin. The league was delivered in 1969 for the first time. Currently, it is composed by 14 clubs playing a double round-robin tournament. The winner of the Premier League earns a place in the CAF Champions League. The last two clubs are relegated to Second Division which is composed by 11 teams.
Note: There were no champions in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008 and 2009. The championship was abandoned in 2004 and in 2011.
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