Sangha:Team B of the 30th Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR 30) emerged victorious in the inaugural Zemstaaba maracana tournament by defeating the teachers' team 1-0 on the field of the Sangha-centre public primary school.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the decisive goal was scored in the first half by Charles Kambiré. Despite the teachers' attempts to equalize in the second half, BIR 30's B team held on to their slim lead until the match concluded.

Warrant Officer Hugues Bancé, chairman of the organizing committee, commended the engagement of local authorities and residents. He highlighted the tournament's aim of fostering social cohesion, peace, and resilience. Commander Salifou Sawadogo of BIR 30, serving as the patron of the ceremony, praised the organizers and participants and urged the finalist teams to maintain sportsmanship.

Administrative and traditional authorities lauded the competition's ability to unite the community and promote peace. The event also featured an exhibition match where the ladies' team defeated the boys in a penalty shootout, finishing 2-1.

The champions were awarded jerseys, a ball, gold medals, and 100,000 CFA francs. The runner-up teachers' team received jerseys, a ball, silver medals, a trophy, and 75,000 CFA francs. The third-place team was awarded jerseys, a ball, medals, and 30,000 CFA francs. The exhibition match winners took home 25,000 CFA francs, while their opponents received 15,000 CFA francs. Outstanding players of the tournament were also recognized.

The first edition of the "Zemstaaba" maracana tournament concluded in a vibrant atmosphere with artistic and musical presentations.