The 4th edition of the Badenya tournament has kicked off in Mali, bringing together nine professional teams in a celebration of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The teams competing in this year's edition are the Administrateurs civils (AC), Administrateurs du travail et de la sécurité sociale (ATSS), Conseillers des affaires étrangères, Inspecteurs des impôts, Inspecteurs du Trésor, Inspecteurs des finances, Inspecteurs des services économiques, Inspecteurs des douanes, and Planificateurs.
The tournament's format features a initial phase, after which the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, culminating in the grand final scheduled for March 27, 2027. The opening match of the 4th edition pitted the teams of Administrateurs du travail et de la sécurité sociale (ATSS) and Administrateurs civils (AC) against each other.
The match ended with a score of 4-3 in favor of ATSS, with Ousmane Camara, Ousmane Konaré, Mamadou Kébé, and Oumarou Sanogo scoring for ATSS, while Alidji Yattara (scoring twice) and Ousmane Landouré scored for AC. The event was attended by numerous members of past and present promotions of the Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA) and a large crowd of spectators.
Issa Bagaya, president of the Association des Élèves et des Former Élèves de l'ENA (AEFENAM), praised the commitment of all administrators, highlighting the relevance of this initiative. He noted that the Amicale was created in 2017 and has organized a tournament every mandate, which has become a tradition that fosters unity and friendship among administrators.
Adama Dembélé, president of the organizing committee, emphasized the unifying nature of the event, stating that it demonstrates that administrators can come together and showcase their skills on the field, beyond their professional engagements. He expressed his joy at seeing former administrators, who had been distant due to work obligations, now part of the event.
The Badenya tournament embodies values of respect, fair-play, solidarity, and fraternity, confirming that AEFENAM is more than just a social club - it's a large family. The tournament has become an annual event that brings together administrators in a spirit of friendly competition and camaraderie.
The event has garnered significant attention and support from various stakeholders, with many expressing their enthusiasm for the tournament's objectives and the positive impact it has on fostering unity and sportsmanship among administrators in Mali.
Key points
- The 4th edition of the Badenya tournament features nine professional teams competing in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity.
- The tournament's grand final is scheduled for March 27, 2027.
- The event fosters unity and friendship among administrators in Mali, promoting values of respect, fair-play, solidarity, and fraternity.
