Ivorian Championship - Ligue d'Or: SOA Stay Strong, AZUR Outscore Hypersonics as Women’s Race Tightens

Matchday 21 of the Ivorian National Championship (Ligue d'Or) delivered a decisive weekend at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, with key results reshaping both the men’s and women’s standings.

The headline clash saw the Société Omnisports de l'Armée (SOA) secure a disciplined 64–57 win over the ABI Snipers, confirming their status among the league’s top contenders. In another standout game, Azur Basketball Club delivered offensively to defeat Hypersonics Abidjan 102–90, controlling the tempo and capitalizing on key moments despite Hypersonics’ resistance.

Elsewhere, Global Basketball Club defeated Fusion Basketball Club 78–65, while Club Basketball d'Abidjan (CBA) edged Association Sportive d'Abidjan (ASA) 71–68 in a tightly contested encounter.

In the women’s division, several emphatic results highlighted the hierarchy. Société Omnisports de l'Armée Women (SOA) dominated NCA 90–39, while Friends Basketball Association (FBA) cruised past CSA Treichville 83–43. GSPM also secured a convincing 69–47 win over INJS, and Abidjan Basketball Club Women (ABC) overpowered ROBC 70–33.

These results confirm the current balance of power, with FBA, SOA, and ABC establishing themselves at the top of the standings, while the gap continues to widen with the chasing pack. The women’s championship is increasingly structured around a clear leading trio, each asserting dominance through consistent performances.

Meanwhile, in the men’s competition, the standings remain tight heading into the final stretch. Notably, the JCA Kings are yet to fully reflect their position in the table, with two games in hand due to their recent participation in the BAL. Their return this week could significantly impact the playoff race.

Find all the results here: https://ivoirebasket.com/en/cote-divoire/results

Standings: https://ivoirebasket.com/en/cote-divoire/standings