Nandiala:The Tampelga team clinched victory in the Nandiala commune football tournament final held on Saturday, October 31. The team emerged triumphant in a penalty shootout (3-2) against Nandiala Centre after the match ended in a 1-1 draw at the close of regular time.

According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the sporting event, organized by the Association Buud-Nooma de Tampelga (ABNT), featured eight teams and aimed to enhance social cohesion and fraternity among the youth of Nandiala commune. After a competitive match consisting of two 25-minute halves, both teams remained tied at 1-1, leading to a penalty shootout where Tampelga proved more adept, scoring three penalties against Nandiala Centre's two.

In addition to the trophy, Tampelga received various promotional items and a cash prize exceeding 100,000 CFA francs. The finalist, Nandiala Centre, was awarded a set of jerseys, a football, and 75,000 CFA francs. All participating teams received prizes.

ABNT President Adolphe Kaboré expressed satisfaction with the fair play and high turnout during the tournament, describing the event as a true "lever of cohesion and fraternity." The event's sponsor, retired police commissioner Sidpassamdé Valentin Kiemtoré, expressed his honor in supporting an initiative that promotes local youth development. Master of ceremonies El Hadj Salifou Trahoré, president of the Association des Natifs de Nandiala pour le Développement (ARENAD), commended the organizers and called for unity among all the sons and daughters of the commune.

The final was attended by Aminata Diallo, the prefect/president of the Special Delegation of Nandiala, who came to show support for ABNT's efforts towards social cohesion.

Source Agence d'Information du Burkina