Tampelga Triumphs Over Nandiala Centre in Cohesion Cup Final on Penalties

Nandiala:The Tampelga football team emerged victorious in the Cohesion Cup final held in Nandiala, overcoming Nandiala Centre in a penalty shootout with a score of 3-2, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The match took place on Saturday, October 31.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the tournament was organized by the Association Buud-Nooma de Tampelga (ABNT) with the aim of fostering social cohesion and fraternity among the youth of Nandiala. Eight teams participated in this sporting event. The fiercely contested match, lasting two halves of 25 minutes each, concluded with the use of penalties where Tampelga proved more adept, securing their win.

In addition to the trophy, the winning team received various gadgets and a financial envelope exceeding 100,000 F CFA. The runner-up, Nandiala Centre, was awarded a set of jerseys, a ball, and a financial envelope of 75,000 F CFA. Other participating teams were also given rewards.

Adolphe Kaboré, president of ABNT, expressed satisfaction with the fair play and strong turnout, describing the tournament as a "lever of cohesion and fraternity." Retired police commissioner and patron Sidpassamdé Valentin Kiemtoré expressed his honor in supporting an initiative that promotes the development of local youth.

El Hadj Salifou Trahoré, president of the Association des ressortissants de Nandiala pour le développement (ARENAD), lauded the organizers and called for unity among the people of the commune. The final was attended by Aminata Diallo, the prefect and president of the Special Delegation of Nandiala, who came to support ABNT's efforts in promoting social cohesion.