The 2nd edition of the Maracana Némaro Kwélougou tournament (development through cohesion, union and solidarity) of Pô, closed its doors on Saturday, September 28, 2024, under the presidency of the president of the special delegation of Pô, Ilassa Dianda. The Renaissance FC team won the final against FC Porto by a score of 2 goals to 0.

In total, 16 teams composed of civilians, Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP), competed for a month in a spirit of fraternity and play.

According to the promoter, Mahamoudou Adipari Gomgnimbou, such an activity, the second of its kind, is an invitation to the entire population to unite so that everyone can make their contribution to a return to peace and social cohesion in Burkina Faso.

The president of the special delegation of Pô, Ilassa Dianda and the sponsor of the edition, the CEO of the study and technical assistance office-Consulting engineers Serge Baguémzanré, invited the youth to perform acts of patriotism on a d
aily basis.

“You should convey messages of peace, social cohesion and living together to those around you. Do not give in to the temptation of armed groups, be the eyes and ears of the fighting forces engaged in the reconquest of the national territory,” they said.

They told the mobilized population that it is only at this price that Burkina will find peace again.

The final was between Renaissance FC and FC Porto and it was by a score of 2 goals to zero that Renaissance FC won the trophy of the 2nd edition of the Némaro Kwélougou de Pô Maracana football tournament.

In addition to the trophy, she receives an envelope of 80,000 CFA francs, a ball and a set of jerseys.

FC Porto pockets 60,000 CFA francs, a ball and a set of jerseys.

The other participating teams were rewarded in cash and in kind.

Before the kick-off, the customary and religious authorities of sector No. 7 of Pô blessed the ceremony and prayed for the FDS and the VDP.

Source: Burkina Information Agency