www.Cercle Info.Net (opens the outlet's own site)Niger won the UFOA-B U17 qualifying tournament for the 2027 AFCON in Morocco, beating Côte d'Ivoire on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the final. Burkina Faso beat Ghana 2-0 in the third-place match.
The Burkinabè National Lottery (LONAB) is providing 100 million FCFA in financial support to the 37th Tour du Faso, which runs from 30 October to 8 November 2026. A sponsorship agreement was signed in Ouagadougou in the presence of the Minister of Economy and Finance.
Five days before the 31st Nuit des Champions of the AJSB, scheduled for 23 October 2026 at Ouaga 2000, president Ibrahim Diallo and the organising committee met several prominent figures, including the Secretary General of the Government, to mobilise partners and resources.
At the royal palace in Ouagadougou, the Mogho Naaba received the director general of the Wassa Bondo Fund, who announced the Fund's cycling Grand Prix, then a delegation from the AJSB preparing the 31st Nuit des Champions. He announced a best goalkeeper award for this edition.
The Directorate General of Customs presented in Ouagadougou seized smuggled goods valued at over 10 billion FCFA, including tapentadol, counterfeit medicines and over 533 tonnes of fertilizer, seized during Operation "Maya" (10 July – 15 October 2026).
Burkina Faso marked the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Kiidiga (18 October 1896) against French colonial conquest. A commemorative plaque was unveiled and the site was added to the national heritage inventory.
The Burkina Faso women's team (Étalons Dames) beat Equatorial Guinea 3–1 at the Stade du 4-Août in Ouagadougou in the first leg of the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The return leg is scheduled for next Tuesday.
The UMPLB handed out cold chain equipment (coolers and freezers) worth over 3 million FCFA to twelve dairies in Ouagadougou. Funded by ARAA through WILDAF, it aims to improve dairy product storage, especially during power cuts.
Nongodo FC won the inaugural Maracana Siaka Service Tournament in Kaya, beating Eau Wendkouni 1-0 in the final. The organisers highlight social cohesion and announce a second edition in 2027.
Burkina Faso face Argentina in a friendly match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, with over 85,000 spectators expected. The game, scheduled for 00:00 GMT, will be broadcast live on RTB Zénith.
