Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – (African Boulevard News) – Burkina Faso’s U17 team coach Brahima Traore has lauded his team’s excellent performance after a tough match against Nigeria in Algeria. The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament is ongoing, and the semi-finals and finals are eagerly awaited.
Traore, who is leading the Burkinabe team, was pleased with the excellent performance of his boys. He praised them for their heroic victory against Nigeria, which secured their place in the semi-finals.
“Our team played excellently today, with great passion and skill. The players were determined to win, and they did just that. They fought hard and deserved the victory.”
The coach also highlighted their opponents’ strength and noted that Nigeria was a formidable team, but his team was up to the task, and they came out on top. The match was highly competitive, with both teams showing their skill and talent.
Burkina Faso took an early lead in the match, with a goal from Kibarou Sory in the 21st minute, but Nigeria equalized soon after, with a goal from Michael Emmanuel Papo. The game was poised for a draw, but Burkina Faso managed to get the winner in the 80th minute, with a goal from Aly Boureima.
Traore singled out Boureima for praise, noting that he had played an excellent game and had helped Burkinabe U17 qualify for the semi-finals. He also commended the rest of the team, saying that their performance was what they needed to make it to the next stage of the tournament.
“Playing in the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations is a great opportunity for young talented players to showcase their skills. We are happy to be part of this tournament, and we know that our team will continue to perform well.”
The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament is a platform for young players from different countries to showcase their skills and prepare for more significant challenges in the future. The tournament will continue to attract young football enthusiasts from different countries.
In conclusion, the Burkinabe U17 coach, Traore, praised his team for their heroic performance against Nigeria in the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament. He highlighted the team’s determination, skill, and passion and praised them for fighting hard to secure the victory. The tournament is ongoing, and the semi-finals and finals are highly anticipated. The Burkinabe team will be hoping to continue their excellent run in the tournament and secure a place in the final.
