Koutoukagbe wins Bébédjia youth football tournament
Koutoukagbe defeated Dangdin 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the Bébédjia youth football tournament final.
The Bébédjia youth football tournament concluded with Koutoukagbe emerging victorious over Dangdin in a final match that went to penalties. 16 teams competed in the tournament, which saw Koutoukagbe and Dangdin reach the final after intense competition. The match ended 0-0 after regular time, with strong defenses and goalkeeping preventing any goals.
Koutoukagbe secured the trophy by winning the penalty shootout 4 goals to 1. Mbaigolmem Arnaud, president of the organizing committee, stated the competition aimed to foster solidarity and tolerance among youth. The departmental football league president, Nadjimbaye Doumsangar, and youth advisor Alladoumbeye Rodrigue also praised the initiative.
The canton chief of Bébédjia, Mara Emmanuel, announced his upcoming enthronement on December 5, 2026. He encouraged support for rural teams and congratulated the finalists. The event concluded with the awarding of prizes to the participating teams.
Why it mattersYoung footballers in the Bébédjia canton of Chad participated in a tournament aimed at building solidarity.