Niaogho:Espoir de Niaogho secured victory in the 3rd edition of the Maracana tournament, defeating Tourbillon Fort 2-1 in a penalty shootout. The final match was held on Saturday at the municipal stadium and was presided over by Dramane Compaor, First Vice-President of the Niaogho Special Delegation.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the tournament, emphasizing social cohesion and fraternity, attracted a large crowd to cheer for the finalists. The event was attended by sponsor Hassane Compaor, a tax inspector, and tournament promoter Kadr Compaor.

Kadr Compaor expressed gratitude to local authorities, the sponsor, and the community for their support, highlighting the tournament's role in uniting young people. Hassane Compaor, honored by the trust placed in him, shared his personal connection to the competition, having played for one of the finalist teams in the past.

Dramane Compaor congratulated the promoter for the initiative and encouraged its continuation due to its positive impact on social cohesion. The match itself was marked by fair play, with Espoir de Niaogho taking an early lead through Maguid Sinka's goal in the 5th minute. Despite efforts from both teams, the score remained unchanged until the penalty shootout.

The winners received 100,000 FCFA, a trophy, jerseys, a ball, and medals. Tourbillon Fort, the runners-up, received 50,000 FCFA and similar prizes. The third and fourth place teams were awarded 25,000 FCFA and 15,000 FCFA respectively, along with jerseys and a ball. Individual awards were also presented to the top scorer and best goalkeeper, each receiving a trophy and 5,000 FCFA.

The tournament concluded in a celebratory atmosphere, lit by mobile phones as night fell.