Rahimo FC seal back-to-back Burkina Faso league titles after narrow win

Rahimo FC have been crowned champions of Burkina Faso for the 2025–2026 season after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Real du Faso in the 26th round of the championship.

The decisive moment came at home, where Yacouba Toumagnon scored the only goal of the match to confirm the result and seal back-to-back league titles for the academy side.

The win ensured Rahimo FC successfully defended the title they first won in the 2024–2025 campaign, continuing their recent dominance in Burkina Faso’s top flight.

The result left no room for rivals to catch them in the closing stages of the season, confirming their status as champions with matches still remaining in the round schedule.

The victory over Real du Faso was enough to settle the title race, with Rahimo FC demonstrating consistency throughout the campaign to maintain their position at the top of the standings.

Their ability to secure crucial results at key moments proved decisive in the final stretch of the season.

With this triumph, Rahimo FC will once again represent Burkina Faso in the CAF Champions League next season, where they will look to translate their domestic success onto the continental stage.

The club’s second consecutive championship highlights their growing strength in Burkina Faso football, as they continue to establish themselves as a dominant force in the domestic league.

The 1-0 win in the 26th round proved symbolic, underlining their ability to grind out results when required. Toumagnon’s goal ultimately separated the two sides and ensured the title race was concluded in Rahimo FC’s favour.

As the season draws to a close, attention now turns to their preparations for continental competition, where they will carry the responsibility of representing Burkina Faso among Africa’s elite clubs.