The FC Benfica Lisbonne team emerged victorious in the TBO U15 boys' maracana tournament, held in Abobo, Côte d'Ivoire. The final match took place on September 19, 2026, at the PK18-Marahoué field. Benfica Lisbonne won the tournament by defeating Napoli FC 2-1 in a penalty shootout. The tournament was organized by the Mouvement Téné Birahima Ouattara (TBO) and started on August 10, 2026, with 24 participating teams.
The tournament's final was attended by several notable figures, including Ouattara Brahima, the vice-president of the Ivoirian National Assembly. He represented Téné Birahima Ouattara, the Ivoirian Vice-Premier Minister, who was unable to attend due to his pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Ouattara Brahima commended the organizers for the successful event and emphasized the importance of promoting peace, solidarity, and youth development.
The initiator of the tournament, Soumahoro Mamadou, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the first edition. He announced that the tournament would soon expand to other cities in Côte d'Ivoire, including Fresco, Lakota, and Divo. The goal of the tournament is to provide joy and entertainment to the children of Abobo and other cities.
Soumahoro Mamadou, also the president of the Maison des Transporteurs de Côte d'Ivoire (MTCI), received support from various actors in the transportation sector for his initiative. The event was attended by Doumbia Mamery, alias Madouba, president of the Mutuelle Générale des Chauffeurs Professionnels de la CEDEAO, and several leaders of women's associations.
The tournament's success was attributed to the collaboration of various stakeholders, including the local authorities and the transportation sector. The event provided a platform for young players to showcase their skills and promote sports development in Côte d'Ivoire.
The Mouvement Téné Birahima Ouattara (TBO) plans to continue the tournament in other cities, with the next stops scheduled in Fresco, Lakota, and Divo. The final leg of the tournament will take place in Yopougon. The initiative aims to promote youth development, sports, and entertainment in Côte d'Ivoire.
The TBO U15 tournament has demonstrated its potential to become a major sporting event in Côte d'Ivoire, promoting youth development and sportsmanship. The success of the first edition has paved the way for future editions, which are expected to attract more participants and spectators.
Key points
- FC Benfica Lisbonne won the TBO U15 boys' maracana tournament in Abobo, Côte d'Ivoire.
- The tournament was organized by the Mouvement Téné Birahima Ouattara (TBO) and started on August 10, 2026.
- The tournament will expand to other cities in Côte d'Ivoire, including Fresco, Lakota, and Divo.
