The third edition of Moov Holidays Foot, a football tournament held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, came to a close on September 26, 2026. The tournament featured 16 teams from various neighborhoods in Ouagadougou and lasted for approximately six weeks. The final match was played between NASA and CSK, with NASA emerging victorious, winning 2-0.
The final match was a closely contested encounter, with NASA creating the first scoring opportunities in the early minutes of the game. Despite both teams having chances to score in the first half, the game ended goalless at halftime. It wasn't until the second half that NASA's superior play and strategy paid off, as they scored the first goal, followed by a second goal, securing their 2-0 victory.
As the winner of the third edition of Moov Holidays Foot, NASA received a prize of 1,000,000 francs CFA, the winner's trophy, jerseys, gold medals, and footballs. The runner-up, CSK, received 800,000 francs CFA, silver medals, and sports equipment. The third-place team, King Star de Karpala, received 500,000 francs CFA, medals, and sports equipment. The top scorer and best goalkeeper each received 100,000 francs CFA.
Romaric Kafando, the captain of the NASA team, expressed his team's joy and satisfaction with their victory. He thanked Moov Africa for organizing the tournament, which provided a platform for young people to come together and compete. Kafando also mentioned that his team had worked hard to achieve their goal, having finished third in the previous edition.
Mohamed Karim, the Managing Director of Moov Africa Burkina, highlighted the company's objective of providing a healthy and constructive environment for young people to express themselves and develop their skills during the holidays. He also emphasized the company's ambition to identify and nurture young talent, potentially feeding into the national teams in the future.
Moov Africa's "Moov Holidays" program, which includes the Moov Holidays Foot tournament, aims to support young people during their school holidays. The program comprises various initiatives, including job training and temporary internships in digital marketing and sales, as well as providing internet access and promoting excellence in education.
The Moov Holidays Foot tournament is part of Moov Africa's corporate social responsibility efforts, demonstrating the company's commitment to investing in the development and well-being of young people in Burkina Faso. The tournament's success highlights the importance of such initiatives in promoting sports, education, and social cohesion.
Key points
- NASA won the third edition of Moov Holidays Foot, defeating CSK 2-0 in the final.
- The tournament was part of Moov Africa's "Moov Holidays" program, which aims to support young people during their school holidays.
- The winner, NASA, received a prize of 1,000,000 francs CFA and the winner's trophy, among other awards.