Niangol FC wins youth tournament in Burkina Faso
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In Niangoloko, Burkina Faso, Niangol FC defeated Etoile Filante de Niangoloko 3 to 0 in the final match of the 7th “Coup de cœur de la jeunesse” tournament on September 19, 2026.
Cultural promoter Dibahaï Michel Soulama launched the tournament on July 12, 2026, with 13 teams competing to foster social cohesion and unity among young people. This year’s edition specifically encouraged patriotic engagement to support the vision of the Révolution progressiste populaire.
Ousséni Ouédraogo, president of the special delegation of Niangoloko, presided over the closing ceremony, which Aboubacar Soulama and El Hadj Souleymane Soulama sponsored. The final game drew a large crowd to the municipal field. Harouna Sidibé, nicknamed “Ouloukou,” scored all three goals in the final match and finished the tournament as top scorer with 14 goals overall.
Niangol FC received 100,000 FCFA, a trophy, jerseys, and medals for their win, while Etoile Filante de Niangoloko received 75,000 FCFA, jerseys, and medals as runners-up.
