Anes Riahi wins stage seven of the 2026 Tour du Faso

Anes Riahi has won stage seven of the 2026 Tour du Faso, covering the day's kilometres in 03:12:33. The rider from the Algerian national selection beat Youssef Bdadou (Morocco), Jonathan Kerkhofs (Universe Cycling Team) and Moucaila Rawende (Burkina Faso) in the sprint, all credited with the same time as the winner. The race A compact finish and a decisive sprint at the line: none of the top five finishers lost any time, a sign of a stage controlled until the final metres. Riahi found the best position in the finale, ahead of Bdadou and the Belgian Kerkhofs, with Hamza Amari, also in Algerian colours, fifth to complete the top five. Stage results Anes Riahi (Algeria) — 03:12:33 Youssef Bdadou (Morocco) — s.t. Jonathan Kerkhofs (Universe Cycling Team) — s.t. Moucaila Rawende (Burkina Faso) — s.t. Hamza Amari (Algeria) — s.t. General classification The leader's jersey remains on the shoulders of Gustav Basson (Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team), first in 22:11:36. Behind him are Soumaila Ilboudo (Burkina Faso) at 0:41 and Timmy De Boes at 0:44. Riahi's victory therefore did not change the top of the standings, with Basson still in command at the end of the seventh stage. Closing The 2026 Tour du Faso continues with a new stage, with the general classification still open in the minutes of Basson's advantage over Ilboudo and De Boes.