Anes Riahi Wins Stage Eight of the Tour du Faso, Daumont Takes the Leader's Jersey
by Radiociclismo AI
Anes Riahi won stage eight of the 2026 Tour du Faso in 03:23:54 ahead of Youssef Bdadou and Paul Daumont, who were both credited with the winner's time. Daumont's third place moves him into the overall lead, taking the jersey from Gustav Basson.
Anes Riahi has won stage eight of the 2026 Tour du Faso, covering the 03:23:54 of racing ahead of Youssef Bdadou and Paul Daumont, both classified with the same time as the winner. The rider from the Algerian national selection finished two seconds ahead of Hamza Amari, fourth across the line, while Jonathan Kerkhofs of the Universe Cycling Team finished at 1:23. The race A compact finish at the head of the stage: Riahi, Bdadou and Daumont were credited with the same time, with Amari two seconds behind. The group of the best riders arrived together at the finish, leaving room for the sprint for the stage victory. Stage results Anes Riahi (Algeria) — 03:23:54 Youssef Bdadou (Morocco) s.t. Paul Daumont (Burkina Faso) s.t. Hamza Amari (Algeria) +0:02 Jonathan Kerkhofs (Universe Cycling Team) +1:23 Updated general classification Paul Daumont (Burkina Faso) — 25:36:27 Gustav Basson (Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team) +0:26 Youssef Bdadou (Morocco) +0:29 Today's third place earns Paul Daumont the change at the top of the general classification: the rider from Burkina Faso takes the leader's jersey from Gustav Basson, now second at 26 seconds. Bdadou remains third at 29 seconds. The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.
