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Cycling: Idrissa Ouangraoua wins first Tour du Faso sprint

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Burkinabè rider Idrissa Ouangraoua won the first intermediate sprint of the second stage of the Tour du Faso, between Ouagadougou and Koudougou. He finished ahead of compatriot Issouf Ilboudo and South African Emile Van Niekerk at Kokologho, according to the standings published by Africa Top Sports.

Burkinabè rider Idrissa Ouangraoua, of the Centre Regional Team, won the first intermediate sprint of the second stage of the 37th Tour du Faso, between Ouagadougou and Koudougou. He finished ahead of compatriot Issouf Ilboudo, of the West Regional Team, while South African Emile Van Niekerk, of Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team, took third place, Africa Top Sports reports.

The standings for the first “hot spot” therefore put two Burkinabè riders ahead of Van Niekerk. The second stage follows the victory of Dutchman Tom Wijfje in the first stage, reported on 31 October.

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