Diapangou:The Balga FC team emerged victorious in the 6th edition of the Maracana tournament during the "UMAA SUAGU" festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026. They clinched the win against Force Tranquille from the center of Diapangou, with a penalty shootout victory of one goal to zero.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the match remained goalless throughout regulation time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout where Balga FC managed to score the only goal, securing the tournament trophy.

The tournament, which began on August 20, 2026, featured 14 teams from the 31 villages of the Diapangou commune. It was held under the theme "Culture as a weapon of peace and resilience" as part of the "UMAA SUAGU" festival, which was established in 2021 to encourage sporting activities and cultural values.

In addition to the trophy, Balga FC received a set of jerseys, a ball, and a cash prize of 500,000 CFA francs. Force Tranquille, the runners-up, were awarded 350,000 CFA francs, a set of jerseys, and a ball.

Festival promoter Hassoum Natama praised the enthusiasm surrounding the tournament and encouraged young people to continue their engagement. Idani Karim, the sponsor of this edition, commended the organizers and both teams for their display of fair play.