NAVÉTANES FINAL YANG-YANG ZONE (Linguère) (By Dr Abdou Diaw)

Facing off against Asc Bokk Yakaar of Gouloum on Saturday, October 17, Asc Jambars of Kalossy emerged victorious in the final of the popular championship in the Yang-Yang area (Linguère) with a score of 2 goals to 0. Held under the patronage of Dr. Abdou Diaw, journalist, teacher-researcher and coordinator of the citizen platform "Mbeuleukhé ca kanam", the match crowned the flawless run of the Kalossy team.

The grand final of the Yang Yang zone's Navétanes (local football tournament) took place on Saturday, October 17th, under the patronage of Dr. Abdou Diaw, a teacher-researcher, journalist, and coordinator of the citizen platform "Mbeuleukhé ca kanam." This final brought together a large crowd from all corners of Djolof. Football enthusiasts, amateurs, local sports figures, and local and administrative authorities all made their presence felt at this grand finale. On the program were two highly anticipated matches. The first final pitted Bokk Yakaar of Gouloum against Jambars of Kalossy. After a hard-fought 90-minute match, ASC Jambars of Kalossy emerged victorious with a score of 2-0.

Abdou Diaw, the sponsor of the 2026 edition, expressed his complete satisfaction. He praised the fair play of the supporters and the sportsmanship of the players throughout the match. In this regard, the sponsor called on those involved in the Navétanes (local football tournaments) to demonstrate maturity to avoid sowing discord. For him, violence has no place in sport. He concluded that the Yang-Yang region has always shown an exemplary side in the Navétanes by promoting peace. "For me, it is a tremendous honor to be the sponsor of this grand final. I am very impressed by the sportsmanship displayed by both teams. Sport, and football in particular, is a factor in social cohesion. Today, you have done all of Djolof proud, and I urge you to continue in this vein," he stated.

Furthermore, the coordinator of the "Mbeuleukhé ca kanam" platform reaffirmed his commitment to supporting young people in sports. Beyond that, he stated that the platform plans to implement high-impact projects in the areas of health, education, and training to help the population.

Indeed, the sponsor provided sets of jerseys for both the winning and losing teams, and eight balls for the Yang-Yang area. For the senior final, the winning team received 150,000 CFA francs, while the losing team received 125,000 CFA francs. For the cadet final, the winner received 100,000 CFA francs and the runner-up 75,000 CFA francs. In addition to individual trophies awarded to the best player of the season, the best goalkeeper, and the top scorer, 50,000 CFA francs were given to the referees. Furthermore, heartfelt tributes were paid to iconic figures who left their mark on local sports and who are no longer with us.

Sponsor Dr. Abdou Diaw supports the ASCs