Burkina/Yako: The RCP wins the 5th edition of the Béog-Neeré maracana tournament | AIB

2023-09-26 20:47:06

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Burkina/Yako: The RCP wins the 5th edition of the Béog-Neeré maracana tournament

Yako, September 24, 2023 (AIB) – The RCP won the 5th edition of the Béog-Neeré Association football maracana tournament on Saturday by beating Bravo FC by 1 goal to 0, it was noted.

The beneficial rain on Saturday and its alluvium did not prevent the holding of the final of the maracana football tournament marking the apotheosis of the 72 hours of the Béog-Neeré Association, played on the field located in front of the residence of the late Oumarou Kanazoé located in sector 5 of Yako.

A total of 16 teams were entered in this competition. Despite the bad weather caused by rain, each of the two teams showcased their talents in order to snatch the title of winner of the tournament.

But in the course of the game, it was the RCP who very quickly knew how to develop tactics appropriate to the state of the field to achieve victory.

Champion of the edition, the RCP thus obtains the sum of 50,000 F CFA, a set of jerseys, a ball in addition to the trophy. The vice-champion Bravo FC, in addition to a set of jerseys and a ball, received the sum of 30,000 CFA francs.

Ranked 3rd, the “Pros” team left with the sum of 20,000 CFA francs plus a set of jerseys and a ball. The fourth prize is awarded to FC Union (10,000 FCFA + a ball).

The promoter of the tournament, Richard Banissi declared that the event was intended not only as a framework for gathering but above all for mass education around peace and social cohesion.

“Role and place of youth in the promotion of peace and social cohesion in Yako.” was the theme chosen for the three days of activities of the Association.

At the end of the match, it was a promoter in the company of these co-organizers who expressed his gratitude to the administrative authorities, partners and populations for their contribution to the success of Béog-Neeré’s activities.

Major innovations were made to the 5th edition, according to Mr. Banissi. These included, among other things, the organization of an HIV screening test in addition to this year’s participation of at least 50 women on behalf of women’s cycling, the first 5 of whom were rewarded in kind and in cash.

Richard Banissi and his co-organizers have, moreover, invited the youth of the commune of Yako to further cultivate a spirit of construction and unity to face the fight against terrorism.

It should also be noted that several activities including blood donation, tea debates, women’s cycling and the shopping street were included in the program of activities for the 5th edition of the 72 hours of Béog-Neeré.

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