Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – Burkina Faso’s U17 national football team’s head coach, Souleymane Alio, expressed his confidence in his team’s capabilities after their impressive 2-1 victory in the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Alio now has his sights set on the title, and he is determined to lead his team to win the U17 AFCON championship.
The team began their campaign in the tournament with a win against Tanzania, ending with a 2-1 scoreline. Alio was thrilled with his team’s performance, stating that “Our players showed great discipline and resilience throughout the match, and we were able to secure a vital win, which puts us in a good position in the tournament.”
The young football team is filled with ambitious players who are eager to showcase their talent on an international stage. They have been training and preparing for this tournament for months, and their hard work is finally paying off.
Alio is confident in his team’s ability to secure more victories in the coming matches and believes that they have what it takes to win the U17 AFCON title. He says that “Our players have shown great character and determination in the tournament so far. We are not only here to participate but to compete and challenge for the title.”
The team has been drawn in Group B, alongside Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria – who are all strong opponents. However, Alio is unfazed by the challenge, and he is confident that his team is up to the task. He said, “We know that we have tough opposition in our group, but we are not afraid. We respect our opponents, but we are here to win.”
The TotalEnergies U17 AFCON is an important tournament for African football, as it is a platform for young players to showcase their talent and for the national teams to develop their youth systems. The tournament has produced many African football stars who have gone on to play at the highest level of football.
In conclusion, Burkina Faso’s U17 national football team continues to impress in the TotalEnergies U17 AFCON, and their coach Souleymane Alio is confident that his team can challenge for the title. With their discipline, resilience, and determination, they are a force to be reckoned with in the tournament. The team has shown that they are not only here to participate but to compete and win.
