The Council of Ministers, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has adopted a proposal to establish a new national football competition called "Ligue de la souveraineté". This initiative aims to bring high-level sports closer to the different regions of Burkina Faso. The new competition is part of the Presidential Initiative for the Revival and Promotion of Sports Elite.
The "Ligue de la souveraineté" is expected to provide more opportunities for young athletes from different regions to compete at a high level, contributing to the decentralization of Burkinabé football. According to Sports Minister Annick Lydie Djouma Pikbougoum/Zingué Ouattara, the competition reflects the government's commitment to promoting a better distribution of sports offerings across the country.
The new competition will feature 20 teams, with one team per region and three teams for the Kadiogo region and two teams for the Guiriko region. The organization of the league aims to promote a better geographical distribution of sports offerings and bring high-level competition closer to the different regions of the country.
The "Ligue de la souveraineté" is part of a broader effort to promote sports development in Burkina Faso. The government has been investing in sports infrastructure and programs to encourage young athletes to participate in various sports disciplines. The new competition is expected to help identify and nurture talented athletes who can represent the country at the international level.
The creation of the "Ligue de la souveraineté" has been welcomed by sports stakeholders and enthusiasts, who see it as a positive step towards promoting sports development in Burkina Faso. The competition is expected to provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and compete against top-level teams from across the country.
The government has announced that the "Ligue de la souveraineté" will be launched soon, with details of the competition schedule and format to be announced in the coming weeks. The competition is expected to attract significant attention from sports fans and enthusiasts across the country.
The "Ligue de la souveraineté" is a key initiative in the government's efforts to promote sports development and decentralization in Burkina Faso. The competition is expected to have a positive impact on the country's sports landscape, providing new opportunities for young athletes and promoting a better distribution of sports offerings across the country.
Key points
- The "Ligue de la souveraineté" will feature 20 teams from across Burkina Faso's regions.
- The competition aims to promote a better geographical distribution of sports offerings and bring high-level competition closer to the different regions of the country.
- The "Ligue de la souveraineté" is part of the Presidential Initiative for the Revival and Promotion of Sports Elite.
