Ouagadougou: The P©l¨gtenga team beats the Goulgoudin team by 4 shots on goal against 3. The final of the third edition of the Arboll© Fraternity Cup was played on the central pitch of Arboll©, marking a significant win for FC P©l¨gtenga. Supported by the Association for Peace, Empowerment of Youth and Women (APAJF), the match concluded with FC P©l¨gtenga's victory over the Goulgoudin sports team following a tense penalty shootout.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the Arboll© Fraternity Cup kicked off on January 3rd and involved 16 competing teams. The final match, held on March 22nd, 2025, saw FC P©l¨gtenga and FC Goulgoudin locked in a stalemate during the standard 60-minute playtime, with no goals scored in front of an audience of administrative, customary, and religious authorities, along with local residents.
The match proceeded to penalty shootouts, which proved to be an intense test of skill and endurance for both teams. FC P©l¨gtenga emerged victorious by securing 4 goals to FC Goulgoudin's 3, thus clinching the competition trophy alongside a cash prize of 100,000 CFA francs, a ball, and a set of jerseys.
FC Goulgoudin, finishing in second place, received 75,000 CFA francs, alongside a ball and a set of jerseys. The teams Espace enfant and B©og-N©er©, who placed 3rd and 4th respectively, were awarded 50,000 FCFA with two balls and a set of jerseys, and 20,000 FCFA with one ball, respectively.
The event was presided over by Chef d'Arboll© and patron Th©ophile Nanema, and featured several distinguished guests. Fasn©wend© Ou©draogo, the president of the organizing committee and head of APAJF, expressed satisfaction with the turnout and thanked the participating teams for their sportsmanship. He emphasized the importance of the event in providing hope to the community, especially the youth, amidst ongoing security challenges.
Mr. Ou©draogo acknowledged the valuable support from local authorities and partners, which was crucial in the event's success. Additionally, he highlighted effective training programs for women in dyeing and poultry farming, supported by financial partners like the Danish Refugee Council and Noura Modern Livestock.
This year's edition introduced new elements, including a women's race and a public conference focused on the presidential initiative for community development, further enriching the community engagement surrounding the event.