Saturnin Yameogo wins stage five of the Tour du Faso, Basson takes the leader's jersey
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Saturnin Yameogo won stage five of the 2026 Tour du Faso in 02:48:06, beating Oussama Abdellah Mimouni and Adil El Arbaoui in a bunch sprint, while Gustav Basson took over the general classification lead with 15:45:41.
Saturnin Yameogo has won stage five of the 2026 Tour du Faso, finishing in 02:48:06. The Burkina Faso rider prevailed from a compact group, beating Oussama Abdellah Mimouni (Algeria) and Adil El Arbaoui (Morocco) in the sprint, both classified with the same time as the winner. The race The bunch finish rewarded the Burkina Faso selection, which placed its rider ahead of the direct rivals. Jannes Van Weele (Universe Cycling Team) and Michel Boris Tientcheu (Cameroon) also featured in the top positions, both credited with the same time as the winner. Stage results Saturnin Yameogo (Burkina Faso) — 02:48:06 Oussama Abdellah Mimouni (Algeria) — s.t. Adil El Arbaoui (Morocco) — s.t. Jannes Van Weele (Universe Cycling Team) — s.t. Michel Boris Tientcheu (Cameroon) — s.t. Updated general classification The stage victory does not change the leadership of the race, which changes hands: Gustav Basson (Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team) has taken the jersey from Wijfje Tom and now leads the general classification with 15:45:41. Behind him are Soumaila Ilboudo (Burkina Faso) at 0:41 and Timmy De Boes at 0:44. Closing The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with Basson called upon to defend a 41-second advantage over Ilboudo.
