Guelwongo:Puissance FC of Ti©b©l© claimed victory in the final of the 2nd edition of the Tournament of Fraternity, organized by the General Union of Students and Pupils of Guelwongo (UGEEG), with a 1-0 win over Sikabissi FC of Ghana. The event took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, presided over by Salam Maran©, President of the Special Delegation of the commune of Ziou, and attended by locals and guests.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the tournament began on August 22, 2026, featuring 16 teams, with eight teams hailing from the communes of Ziou, Zecco, and Ti©b©l©, and the other eight from neighboring Ghana. Puissance FC emerged victorious in the closely contested final against Sikabissi FC.
Rapha«l Sia, President of UGEEG, emphasized the event's focus on promoting social cohesion, unity, and cross-border fraternity through football. He also highlighted efforts to raise awareness of patriotic commitment and civic engagement throughout the tournament.
Kouliga Rodrigue Sia, the sponsor of the tournament, represented by Daouda Koanda, sporting director of AS Douanes, reiterated the importance of sports as a means of fostering social cohesion and addressing potential divisions peacefully. Koanda encouraged young people to be active participants in community development.
Puissance FC was awarded the trophy, medals, a set of jerseys, and 100,000 CFA francs. Sikabissi FC received medals, a set of jerseys, and 75,000 CFA francs as consolation.
Salam Maran© praised the organizing committee for the successful tournament and encouraged the community to uphold the spirit of unity locally and with the neighboring Ghanaian population. Additionally, UGEEG provided support classes for post-primary and secondary school students in Guelwongo during the holidays.