Kortrijk Spurs take the title and are promoted

The promotion, that was already certain because Kortrijk Spurs was the only second division team that had also applied for and obtained a license to play in the Euromillions League. Since 2008, the competition has been designed in such a way that, in order to give financial stability to top-class clubs, there can be no more relegation if you get your license. A closed competition, which Kortrijk Spurs will be part of next season. Just like BC Oostende, a second West Flemish team at the highest level. It has been since Kangoeroes Willebroek, in 2013-2014, that another team was promoted.

Promote with a title

The Spurs wanted to achieve that promotion with the necessary shine: with a title. Last weekend, Kortrijk lost at home to finalist Donza. But by winning in De Pinte on Sunday evening, Kortrijk had a new chance to promote with a title. In a packed Lange Munte, with 1500 spectators very atmospheric, the Spurs took the best start: immediately 9-0. Donza was grabbed by the throat and never really got over that early blow. Halfway there was already a twenty-something on the board: 52-32.

And Kortrijk Spurs pressed on. Basketball is really alive in Kortrijk, otherwise you couldn’t determine it. At 95-73 the cork of the champagne bottles could be broken for the men of coach Christophe Beghin. West Flanders has a new champion and a second team at the highest level. That too was more than ten years ago (when Power Wevelgem and Athlon Ypres also played in the highest class).