The King Vert football team emerged victorious in the third edition of the Champions' Trophy, held on September 20, 2026, in Burkina Faso. The team won the championship title after a goalless match against FC Wagess, defeating them 4-2 in a penalty shootout. As champions, King Vert received a prize of 500,000 CFA francs, a trophy, training jerseys, and footballs. The event was themed "The Discipline of Sports in Favor of Unity and Patriotic Engagement."
The Champions' Trophy is an annual competition that aims to promote sports as a tool for discipline, peace, social cohesion, unity, and patriotic engagement. The third edition of the tournament was attended by the Minister of Defense and Patriotic War, General Division Célestin Simporé, who praised the organizers and emphasized the importance of social cohesion in the current context of Burkina Faso. The event was also supported by the Foundation Fabrice Simporé Global Initiatives, which seeks to contribute to the construction and preservation of peace through youth programs.
The competition was marked by a strong mobilization of youth from Ziniaré and other regions, demonstrating the growing interest in sports and community engagement. The Champions' Trophy has become a regional event with national significance, and its organizers aim to make it a platform for promoting values of peace, solidarity, and social cohesion. The tournament also provided an opportunity for teams to showcase their skills and sportsmanship.
King Vert's victory was met with enthusiasm from the team's supporters and players. Fayçal Ouédraogo, the team's captain, expressed gratitude to the organizers and highlighted the team's solidarity and discipline during the competition. The team's previous loss in the final of the previous edition made their victory in this year's tournament even more satisfying.
The runners-up, FC Wagess, received a prize of 300,000 CFA francs, as well as training jerseys and footballs. Other teams, including Guilongo Junior, Super Stars, and FC Avenir, also received prizes for their performances in the tournament. The Champions' Trophy has established itself as a premier sports event in the region, promoting healthy competition and community engagement.
The event was praised by the Minister of Defense and Patriotic War, who emphasized the importance of dialogue, listening, and solidarity in building a cohesive society. The Champions' Trophy has become a symbol of the region's commitment to promoting peace and unity through sports. The competition's organizers aim to continue growing the event and making it a flagship tournament in the region.
The third edition of the Champions' Trophy has demonstrated the power of sports to bring people together and promote positive values. As the competition continues to grow, it is expected to have a lasting impact on the region's sports landscape and community engagement. The event has already sparked interest in future editions, with many stakeholders eager to contribute to its success.
Key points
- King Vert won the third edition of the Champions' Trophy, beating FC Wagess in a penalty shootout.
