The first edition of the Ouatagouna intercommunal tournament concluded with Labbezanga emerging as the champion. The team won against Fafa with a score of 3-2. The goals for Fafa were scored by Hama Diallo in the 19th and 48th minutes and Adama Diallo in the 25th minute. For Labbezanga, Zakaria Haïdara scored in the 55th minute, Abdallah Maïga in the 57th minute, and Issa Balla in the 91st minute.
The tournament's final was presided over by Ousmane Issoufi Maïga, the president of the Association Ir Ganda and sponsor of the tournament. The event was also attended by Issa Abdoulaye Ongoïba, the president of the Platform of Associations of Young Residents of the Ouatagouna Circle (PAJRCO). The ceremony saw Labbezanga's Ibrahim Maïga being awarded the trophy for the best goalkeeper, while Hama Diallo of Fafa received the trophy for the best player and top scorer with two goals.
The PAJRCO president, Issa Abdoulaye Ongoïba, expressed his satisfaction with the tournament's success. He stated that the event aimed to celebrate youth, promote cohesion, and unity among the residents of the Ouatagouna circle. Ongoïba mentioned that this initiative is part of a larger dynamic of local construction and youth engagement.
Ousmane Issoufi Maïga, the sponsor of the tournament, congratulated the youth of the Ouatagouna circle for their initiative. He praised the event for promoting social cohesion, solidarity, and fraternity among the participants. Maïga encouraged the youth to go beyond sports and focus on economic and cultural development.
The tournament was part of a series of activities aimed at promoting youth engagement and development in the region. According to Ongoïba, several initiatives have been undertaken since the creation of the Ouatagouna circle, and the youth wanted to be part of this dynamic. The event was a follow-up to a cultural activity organized last year at the Pyramide du souvenir.
The Labbezanga team's victory was met with enthusiasm from their supporters. The team's players were presented with medals and a trophy during the ceremony. The event concluded with a festive atmosphere, with participants and guests celebrating the success of the tournament.
The Ouatagouna intercommunal tournament demonstrated the potential for youth engagement and development in the region. The event brought together young people from different villages in the Ouatagouna circle, promoting unity and solidarity. The tournament's success has set a precedent for future events aimed at promoting youth development and cohesion.
Key points
- Labbezanga team wins Ouatagouna intercommunal tournament.
- The tournament promoted youth engagement, cohesion, and development in the region.
- The event was part of a larger dynamic of local construction and youth engagement.
