The Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development by granting a total subsidy of 48 million FCFA to twelve football and handball clubs across the country.
As part of its sports support policy for the 2025–2026 season, each beneficiary club received a cheque of 4 million FCFA during an official handover ceremony held at Studio LONACI in Biétry-Marcory.
Beneficiary Clubs
The clubs awarded subsidies include:
- Habitat Handball Club of Abobo
- Victory FC
- Athletic Club Antilope (Women’s section)
- Olympic FC of Adzopé
- Agnia Sports of Bondoukou
- ASCY of Yamoussoukro
- AC Vallée of Bouaké
- Kimbe Academy of Gagnoa
- Tchologo Sport of Korhogo
- Ayi Djiboua of Divo
- HFC of Bingerville
- Max United FC of Divo
Ceremony and Officials Present
The event was presided over by Mr. Oumar Diarra, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, who represented Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, Director General of LONACI. He was joined by Mr. Aboukary Ouattara, Executive Director of the LONACI Foundation, along with several members of the Board of Directors.
LONACI Commitment to Sports Development
Through this initiative, LONACI continues to play a major role in promoting and financing sports in Côte d’Ivoire, with the goal of empowering clubs, nurturing young talent, and contributing to the overall development of Ivorian sports.
