Gorom-gorom: Tondikara FC wins the final of the "GRAND POTEAUX" tournament The "Grand Poteaux" football tournament, organized by the Gorom-Gorom Former Footballers Association (AAFGG) and sponsored by the Association for Community Development (ADECO), concluded on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The final, played at the Gorom-Gorom orphanage, saw Tondikara FC defeat Gorom A 2-1.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the final match lived up to all expectations, pitting two teams determined to etch their names into the history of this local competition. From the opening whistle, both sides displayed total commitment, offering the crowd an intense and fast-paced spectacle. At the end of the 90 minutes, Tondikara FC managed to make the difference thanks to superior attacking efficiency, ultimately winning 2-1 against Gorom A.
The opening ceremony of the final was punctuated by several speeches. In his address, the representative of the organizing committee welcomed the teams, the authorities, and the large crowd. He emphasized that the "Grand Poteaux" tournament aims above all to strengthen social cohesion, community spirit, and solidarity among the people of Gorom-Gorom, in a context marked by numerous social challenges.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the sponsor, ADECO, reaffirmed his organization's commitment to supporting community initiatives, particularly those that use sport as a tool for development and social peace. He congratulated AAFGG on the excellent organization of the tournament and encouraged young people to make sport a factor of unity and fraternity.
The second vice-president of the special delegation, speaking on behalf of the president of the special delegation (PDS) and the high commissioner of the province, emphasized the importance of sport in promoting social cohesion and community spirit. He commended the initiative of the former footballers and urged the population to preserve these opportunities for gathering and fraternity.
The final of the "Grand Poteaux" tournament took place in a festive atmosphere, marked by fair play, vibrant colors, and heartfelt emotion, to the enthusiastic applause of a large crowd. Through this competition, Gorom-Gorom reaffirms that sport remains a powerful force for unity, peace, and solidarity within communities.