Pô:Algerian cyclist Anes Riahi triumphed in a sprint finish to win the 7th stage of the Tour du Faso, which took place on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The stage covered a distance of 144 kilometers between Ouagadougou and Pô.

According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, Riahi broke away from the pack at the 20th kilometer and managed to maintain his lead to win the final sprint. He credited his victory to his teammates, stating, "This victory goes to my teammates, who did everything to put me in the breakaway." He also expressed gratitude towards the staff and organizers of the event.

Riahi emphasized the team's goal to honor Algeria by securing as many stage wins and points as possible. Despite his stage victory, Riahi acknowledged challenges in the general classification due to mechanical issues, including four flat tires, leaving him 22 minutes behind the yellow jersey holder. Consequently, he conceded, "I can no longer aim for the yellow jersey."

The Algerian team now places its hopes on teammate Hamza Yacine, who holds a better position in the general standings. "We want to do better," Riahi stated, reflecting the team's determination to improve their performance.

Source Agence d'Information du Burkina