Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – Burkina Faso’s coach Brahima Traore is determined to finish his team’s TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Algeria in style as the team aims to return home with a bronze medal.
Traore admitted it was unfortunate that they could not make it to the final of the competition but said that it was important for his team to leave a lasting impression at the tournament. To achieve this, he said they would play their remaining fixtures with a lot of determination and spirit.
“We came to this tournament with the aim of winning the ultimate prize, but unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to the final,” Traore said. “However, we have to finish in style and aim for the bronze medal. We want to play with a lot of determination and spirit to show our fans and the world that we are a great team.”
The coach said that despite the disappointment of not making it to the final, his team is still motivated and focused on achieving its objectives. He stressed that they would learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in future competitions.
“We are disappointed but we are not demotivated. Our objective is still to finish on a high note and return home with a medal,” Traore added. “We will learn from our mistakes and come back stronger. This is just the beginning of a long journey for our team.”
Burkina Faso’s U17 team has shown great promise throughout the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations, winning two matches, drawing one, and losing one. They are currently in contention for a bronze medal, which would be an excellent achievement for the team.
In conclusion, Burkina Faso’s coach Traore is optimistic about his team’s chances of finishing the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations on a high note. Despite not making it to the final, he is determined to leave a lasting impression on the tournament and show the world that his team is a force to be reckoned with. Their last fixture of the competition will be against the loser of the semi-final between Cameroon and Morocco, on 4th April 2023, and the team hopes to end their campaign on a high note.
