Ouagadougou:The Customs Sports Association (AS Douanes) celebrated a significant achievement by winning both the men's and women's categories at the national volleyball championships. The finals took place in the martial arts hall of the Burkinabe National Olympic and Sports Committee in Ouagadougou on October 10, 2026. AS Douanes triumphed over AS SONABEL with a 3-0 win in the women's competition and defeated USFA 3-1 in the men's competition.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the victories marked a successful season for AS Douanes, securing them trophies, gold medals, and a cash prize of one million CFA francs. The men's final was a fiercely contested match against the Armed Forces Sports Union (USFA), where the Customs Officers demonstrated offensive strength and solid defense to claim their victory.

The women's team, known as the Gabelles, set the tone earlier in the day by defeating AS SONABEL decisively in straight sets, securing the national women's title and contributing to the club's overall success.

AS Douanes coach Abdramane Tioro expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance, noting their consistent success against USFA throughout the season. Meanwhile, the president of the Burkina Faso Volleyball Federation, Casimir Sawadogo, praised the finals and highlighted the community's overall success. He announced the upcoming Burkina Faso Cup on October 23 and 24, aiming to further elevate the level of Burkinabe volleyball.

Police Commissioner Boniface Dianda, representing the Minister of Sports, commended the quality of the finals and assured continued support for the champion clubs in their future African competitions.