Burkina Faso: AJSB invites the public on October 23 for its 31st Night of Champions.

Photo: Africa Top Sports

The Burkina Faso Sports Journalists Association (AJSB) is working hard on the 31st edition of the Night of Champions. During a press conference, members of the organizing committee shared the progress made in preparing for this ceremony dedicated to recognizing the contributors to Burkinabè sports.

This major event will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the conference hall of Ouaga 2000. A total of 26 athletes will be honored during the evening for their performances and commitment to national sports.

The president of AJSB, Ibrahima Diallo, also outlined the main features of this edition, placing particular emphasis on the innovations planned to enhance the ceremony. Among the announced new features is the live broadcast on national television, an initiative aimed at allowing a wider audience to follow this event that highlights the contributors to Burkinabè sports. Other initiatives are also in preparation to give a special dimension to this 31st edition.

For this edition, the committee has established a budget of 30 million CFA francs. According to the information provided to the media, 30% of this amount has already been collected. The search for funding continues in order to gather the necessary resources for the realization of the event.