TikTok FC Triumphs in First Maracana Naa-Taaba Tournament

Ouargaye:Koulplogo TikTok FC emerged victorious in the inaugural Maracana Naa-Taaba tournament held in Koulplogo, defeating Espoir FC 2-1 on penalties after the match ended in regulation time.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the competition, which began on September 3, 2026, was organized to foster social cohesion, fraternity, and community spirit among the residents of Koulplogo province. The final match was hosted at the Ouargaye provincial high school, attracting numerous administrative, customary, and religious authorities, along with a large number of supporters.

Moustapha Yangan, the acting provincial director in charge of Sports, Youth and Employment, and chair of the organizing committee, commended the strong turnout for the event. He emphasized that sports serve as a tool for uniting communities and promoting peace.

The event's patron, Song-Naaba Sigri of Ouargaye, expressed his satisfaction with the tournament's organization and praised the community's enthusiastic support. Mahamadou Soulama, president of the special delegation of Ouargaye and head of the ceremony, thanked promoter Thiery Segda for his efforts in ensuring the success of this first edition.

The tournament served not only as a sporting event but also as a platform to promote fair play, solidarity, and fraternity among the youth and people of Koulplogo, with TikTok FC's victory marking the conclusion of this significant event.