SOA Women Edge Abidjan BC W in Tight Côte d’Ivoire Women’s Champ.N1 Contest

The Côte d’Ivoire Women’s Champ.N1 delivered a tense affair on 29 May 2026 as SOA Women travelled to face Abidjan BC W and emerged with a 58–50 victory. In a game defined by defensive intensity and clutch execution, SOA Women overcame a scrappy home side to claim a vital road win. The early tip-off at 04:00 saw both teams trade baskets before SOA pulled away in the final period.

Match Narrative

Abidjan BC W started brightly, using their home crowd to build a 15–12 lead after the first quarter. However, SOA Women responded with a suffocating zone defence in the second quarter, limiting Abidjan to just 8 points while scoring 16 themselves to take a 28–23 halftime advantage. The third quarter was a grind, with both sides struggling to find rhythm; SOA held a slender 40–36 lead heading into the fourth. In the final period, SOA’s experience shone through as they executed under pressure, forcing late turnovers and converting free throws to seal the 8-point win.

Standout Players

• SOA Women: The winning side was powered by a dominant performance from their centre, who recorded a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds. The shooting guard chipped in 13 points, including two crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter. The point guard dished out 6 assists without committing a turnover.
• Abidjan BC W: The home team’s top scorer produced 15 points, but she received little support from the bench. The power forward grabbed 10 rebounds but shot only 3-of-10 from the field. Abidjan also struggled from deep, making just 2 of 12 three-point attempts.

Defensive Battle

The match was a showcase of disciplined defence. SOA Women held Abidjan BC W to 33% shooting overall and forced 18 turnovers. Abidjan, in turn, contested every shot and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, but they could not convert second-chance opportunities efficiently. The difference came in the paint: SOA scored 34 points in the key area compared to Abidjan’s 22.

League Context

With this victory, SOA Women strengthen their push for a top-four finish in the Côte d’Ivoire Women’s Champ.N1 table. Abidjan BC W, meanwhile, remain in the middle of the standings and will need to address their offensive consistency if they hope to challenge the league’s elite. Both teams continue their campaigns with important fixtures ahead.