Kobo Resources Inc. has launched its KOBO CUP 2026 community event for the Kossou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding the annual competition to a fourth participating village.

Following events in 2024 and 2025, the community tournament now incorporates Allai-Yaokro alongside returning partner villages Kossou, Bocabo, and Angossé. The initiative is supported by major partners including West African urban music label Coast 2 Coast Entertainment, Rockstone Drilling, and Forage FTE.

To mark the 2026 launch, Kobo has introduced a limited-edition supporter jersey featuring six traditional Adinkra symbols that represent leadership, resilience, adaptability, and community strength. The design also incorporates a subtle silhouette of Côte d’Ivoire’s iconic basilica at the base, with partner village names displayed on the sleeves.

Kobo holds a 100% interest in the Kossou Gold Project, which is situated approximately 20 kilometres northwest of the capital city of Yamoussoukro and directly adjacent to a major regional gold mine with established processing facilities.

CEO and Director Edward Gosselin noted that 100% of the proceeds generated from the sale of the limited-edition jerseys will be distributed directly among the four participating villages in keeping with the company's commitment to transparency and direct community impact.

Read the full announcement: Kobo Resources Launches their KOBO CUP 2026 Jersey, Expanding Community Impact to a Fourth Village in Côte d’Ivoire