Benevento Calcio have been crowned champions of Serie C Group C for the 2025/26 season, sealing promotion to Serie B with a dominant campaign involving Ivorian Christian Kouan.
The Italian side confirmed the title with two matches still remaining, ending the contest at the top of the table with a 12-point cushion.
The result guarantees an immediate return to Serie B, marking a major step back up the Italian football ladder after a strong and consistent season.
Born in Ivory Coast, Kouan’s contribution adds a distinct African storyline to Benevento’s title-winning season.
The 26-year-old joined the club during the January transfer window from Cosenza, bringing experience and midfield stability at a crucial stage of the season run-in.
After his arrival, Kouan featured in 10 matches, helping Benevento maintain their momentum as they pushed towards the title.
While not the focal point of the squad, his presence strengthened the midfield rotation during a period when consistency proved vital.
For Kouan, this latest success is another milestone in a growing career in Italian football.
It is his second Serie C championship after previously winning the competition with AC Perugia Calcio in the 2020/21 season, underlining his familiarity with promotion battles and title races at this level.
Benevento’s campaign was also highlighted by key victories, including an important win over Salernitana in April, which helped cement their position at the top of the standings and accelerate their march towards the title.
The club’s success reflects a well-managed season built on consistency, squad depth, and timely reinforcements.
For the midfielder, the achievement adds to his growing reputation as a player capable of contributing in promotion-winning environments, especially in Italy’s competitive lower divisions.
As Benevento prepare for life in Serie B next season, Kouan’s experience, both from Ivory Coast and his previous title-winning campaign, is expected to be an important asset as the club looks to stabilise and compete at a higher level once again.
For now, though, the focus is on celebration, with an Ivorian midfielder playing his part in another successful chapter of Benevento’s recent history.
