In a traditional ceremony, the organizers and athletes of the 37th Tour du Faso visited the Mogho Naaba Baongo, the traditional ruler of Ouagadougou, on October 27, 2026, to seek his guidance and blessings for the success of the competition. The Burkinabè team, led by Minister of Sports, Youth, and Employment Annick Pikbougoum, comprised cyclists, coaches, and members of the organizing committee. The visit is an annual tradition, highlighting the significance of the event in Burkina Faso.
During the meeting, Minister Pikbougoum presented an overview of the 37th Tour du Faso and requested the Mogho Naaba's support for a successful competition and a good performance by the Burkinabè representatives. The traditional ruler graciously granted their requests, offering words of wisdom and blessings for the success of the event. He emphasized the importance of hard work, teamwork, and cohesion among the cyclists and technicians to honor the national colors.
The Mogho Naaba also took the opportunity to review the composition of the different teams and their accompanying staff. The Burkinabè national team, led by coach Jérémie Ouédraogo, consists of Paul Daumont, Saturnin Yaméogo, Souleymane Koné, Wahabou Bouda, Soumaïla Ilboudo, and Vincent Mouni. The regional teams from Centre and Ouest also presented their lineups, complete with coaches and athletes.
The regional team from Centre, coached by Karim Yaméogo, comprises Moucaïla Rawendé, Mohamadi Ilboudo, Rachid Bouda, Robert Bamouni, Daouda Soulama, and Idrissa Ouangrawa. The team from the Ouest region, led by coach Seydou Tall, includes Bamassi Soulama, Issouf Ilboudo, Allassane Ouattara, Barthélémy Yaméogo, Kanhaye Soulama, and Jean Baptiste Zongo.
The visit to the Mogho Naaba's palace demonstrates the importance of traditional leaders in Burkinabè society and their continued involvement in national events. The Tour du Faso, now in its 37th edition, remains a significant competition for Burkinabè athletes and a source of national pride.
As the competition approaches, the Burkinabè team is expected to face stiff competition from other participating teams. With the Mogho Naaba's blessings and guidance, the athletes are likely to be motivated to perform at their best. The event will feature cyclists from various regions, competing in a series of challenging stages.
The 37th Tour du Faso is set to take place, with the Burkinabè team ready to compete against the best cyclists from across the region. With their traditional blessing and guidance, the team is poised to make a strong showing and bring honor to their country.
Key points
- The Burkinabè team, comprising national and regional cyclists, seeks traditional guidance and blessings for a successful competition.
- The Mogho Naaba Baongo emphasizes hard work, teamwork, and cohesion among the athletes to achieve success.
- The 37th Tour du Faso features teams from various regions, competing in a series of challenging stages.
