Senegal and Burkina Faso honor top athletes in annual sports awards

The National Association of the Sports Press of Senegal (ANPS) announced its 2025-2026 season rankings for the best Senegalese athletes. Ismaïla Sarr received the Jules François Bocandé Trophy for best Senegalese footballer playing abroad, following a season where he scored 26 goals and was the top African scorer at the 2026 World Cup. In the women's category, triple jumper Saly Sarr won the Amadou Dia Bâ Trophy for best sportswoman after winning gold in the Diamond League and the Ultimate Championship.

Moustapha Guèye of Teungueth FC was awarded the Ibrahima Coulibaly Trophy as the best footballer in the Senegalese championship.

In Burkina Faso, the Association of Sports Journalists of Burkina (AJSB) held its 31st Champions Night in Ouagadougou. The ceremony honored 26 athletes across various disciplines for their performances during the 2025-2026 season. The event, held under the patronage of the ministers of Communication and Sports, aimed to promote national pride and encourage youth through athletic excellence.