Côte d’Ivoire football tournament opens in Korhogo as Burkina Faso holds memorial match

The regional Amadou Gon Coulibaly Cup (AGC) was inaugurated on 11 July 2026 at the stadium in Korhogo, Côte d’Ivoire. Regional council president Fidèle Gboroton Sarassoro urged participating teams to uphold fair‑play, discipline and respect for the rules, while Communication Minister Amadou Coulibaly officially kicked off the competition. The opening matches saw Tortiya defeat Ferkessédougou 3‑2 and Bondoukou advance after a 2‑2 draw with Dianra Village and a 4‑3 penalty shoot‑out.

In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, the Zogona neighbourhood staged a football match on 12 July 2026 to honor deceased athletes. After a minute of silence, organizers planted a symbolic baobab tree, linking the event to themes of memory and community. Former Hafia Football Club figures praised the initiative for fostering inter‑generational ties and supporting the families of the departed.