Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 has come to an end with Senegal emerging as champions. Despite the disappointment of not making it to the final, Burkina Faso’s head coach Brahima Traore says he is proud of his players.
Burkina Faso’s U-17 team competed in the tournament with determination, fighting hard against their opponents. In the semi-final match against Senegal, they lost 5-4 in a closely contested game. Traore acknowledged that it was a tough game and that his team gave their all. “I am proud of my boys. They played well and did their best. It is not easy to go up against a team like Senegal. They fought till the end, and I can only commend their efforts,” he said.
Although the coach and his team did not make it to the finals, he is pleased with their performance throughout the tournament. Traore added that he had seen some excellent football from his team in the tournament, and they had improved with each game. “I saw improvement in every game. We came into this tournament as underdogs, but our performance showed that we are a team to watch out for in the future,” he said.
Burkina Faso had started the tournament well, winning two of their group games and drawing one. They sailed past Cameroon in the quarter-finals before the defeat to Senegal in the semi-finals.
The coach’s assessment of the team’s performance, despite the loss, speaks volumes about his confidence, belief, and trust in his team. He has every reason to be proud of his players, who displayed both skill and passion in their matches.
The 2023 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations was a great opportunity for the young players to showcase their skills and experience new challenges. Burkina Faso’s U-17 team can look back and be proud of their effort and determination throughout the tournament.
In conclusion, the African football community will surely keep an eye on Burkina Faso’s U-17 team, which is full of potential and promise. With the right guidance and opportunities, they could go on to both win the competition and make a significant impact on the football scene.
