Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – Burkina Faso’s U-17 squad is feeling confident ahead of their crucial encounter with Senegal at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023. The Burkinabe side has had an impressive run in the competition, securing victories against Cameroon and Nigeria in recent matches. The impressive performance in their group stage matches has boosted the team’s confidence, according to defender Aly Sokondou.
“We are very confident after our recent wins in the competition. We have worked hard as a team, and the results are starting to show,” says Sokondou.
The Burkinabe side is looking to advance to the knockout stage of the tournament with a win over Senegal. The team has been working hard to prepare for the crucial showdown, with coach Issoufou Dayo confident in his side’s abilities.
“We know that it will be a tough game against Senegal, but we are ready for the challenge. We have been working hard in training, and the team is in good spirits,” says Dayo.
The Burkinabe side has been relying on a solid defense and efficient attacking play to secure their victories in the competition. The team has also been working on their set-piece play, with captain Moustapha Bayala leading the charge.
“Our set-piece play has been very good so far in the tournament. We have been scoring some important goals from free-kicks and corners, and we hope to continue that against Senegal,” says Bayala.
The Burkinabe side will be hoping to continue their impressive form against Senegal, who have also had a strong showing in the tournament so far. The Senegalese side has secured victories against Guinea and Mali and will be looking to secure their spot in the knockout stage with a win over Burkina Faso.
Despite the tough challenge ahead, the Burkinabe side is feeling confident and ready to take on Senegal in their crucial showdown. The team is hoping to continue their impressive form and secure their spot in the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
“We know that we have a tough challenge ahead of us, but we are ready to take it on. We have a strong team and a great spirit, and we are confident that we can get the job done,” says Sokondou.
