Markoye:The President's Cup of the Special Delegation (PDS) for the municipality of Markoye kicked off on Sunday, October 4, 2025, at the Banizoubou field, emphasizing football as a means to promote unity, peace, and resilience among the youth.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the opening ceremony was attended by traditional and religious leaders, military officials, heads of departments, and a large number of local residents, highlighting the event's significance to the community.

The tournament, themed "Youth, football and social cohesion: together for peace and resilience in the municipality of Markoye," features several youth teams from the area competing against each other. Atiwaglaf Ag Akili, the first vice-president of the special delegation, emphasized that the tournament serves as a platform for community gathering and unity beyond just a sporting event.

He highlighted the tournament's role in fostering social cohesion and strengthening community ties in the face of challenges. He encouraged players to demonstrate "passion, discipline, respect and fair play," and urged supporters to avoid divisive behaviors.

The first match saw Chelsea Junior triumph over Étalon Junior with a 4-0 victory, setting a thrilling tone for the competition. The tournament aims to continue promoting fraternity, coexistence, and social cohesion among the youth of Markoye as it progresses.