Ligue d’Or 2025 - 2026: MVPs, Coaches and Referees Honored Ahead of Explosive Playoffs

With the 2026 Ligue d’Or 1XBET playoffs approaching, the individual awards from the regular season continue to recognize the standout figures of Ivorian basketball. Following an intense campaign featuring 21 rounds in the women’s division and 22 rounds in the men’s category, players, coaches, and referees were celebrated for their performances and contributions throughout the season.
Moussa Koné, forward and captain of Abidjan Basket Club (ABC), was officially named the men’s MVP of the regular season. Known for his leadership, defensive presence, and clutch performances, Koné played a major role in ABC’s strong campaign.
The men’s MVP rankings released by the FIBB are:
🥇 Moussa Koné (ABC)
🥈 Ismaël Diarra (ABC)
🥉 Ouattara Mohamed (ASA)
In the women’s division, the MVP award went to Badiallo Dicko of GSPM Basket. Her consistency, scoring ability, and leadership helped establish GSPM among the league’s strongest teams this season.
The women’s rankings are:
🥇 Badiallo Dicko (GSPM)
🥈 Rokia Doumbia (FBA)
🥉 Adidjata Traore (ABC)
The Fédération Ivoirienne de Basket-Ball (FIBB) also announced the top coaches of the regular season.
Women’s Coaches Rankings:
🥇 Benga Lemou (FBA)
🥈 N’DA Thoms (ABC)
🥉 Marc Koffi (SOA)
Men’s Coaches Rankings:
🥇 AFFI Anderson (ABC)
🥈 N’GARDINGA Eloi (AZUR)
🥉 SIDIBE Ousmane (ASA)
The awards were determined through votes from basketball stakeholders including statisticians, club officials, and athletes.
Best Referees Also Honored:
The FIBB also revealed the best referees of the 2025-2026 regular season.
🥇 Zouzou Nadège
🥈 Diop Jean-Marie
🥉 Niamien Toussaint
The federation praised the officials for their professionalism and their contribution to the successful organization of the championship throughout the season.
With the MVPs, coaches, and referees now officially recognized, the regular season comes to an end as attention turns fully toward the highly anticipated 2026 playoffs, which promise an exciting battle for the national title.
