Bobo-dioulasso: The team from the Electronics and Industrial Computing-Electronics and Telecommunications (EII-ET) department emerged victorious in the 22nd edition of the Baba Coulibaly University Director General's Cup. They secured their win on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 victory against the Statistics and Computing Degree (LSI) team in the final match.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the competition, which spanned several weeks, featured eight teams and concluded with a celebratory atmosphere in front of a large audience. The university's Director General, Baba Coulibaly, emphasized that the event transcends sports, aiming to foster connections among students from various fields while promoting creativity, fair play, and determination. He remarked, "Studies are a struggle, and they must learn to fight to make a place for themselves."

The LSI team, despite their loss, was awarded a set of jerseys, gadgets, and a prize of 75,000 CFA francs. Meanwhile, the triumphant EII-ET team received the trophy, a set of jerseys, gadgets, and a 100,000 CFA francs prize. This year's edition was celebrated for its successful blend of sportsmanship, academic spirit, and camaraderie among students.