Bamako, Mali – (African Boulevard News) – Mali’s U-17 team manager, Moussa Coulibaly has expressed satisfaction in his team’s performance after a successful quarterfinals campaign at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team is now set to face Morocco in the semi-finals with an aim to reach the finals.
The TotalEnergies U-17 AFCON is a significant event for the participating nations. It serves as a platform for young African footballers to showcase their skills and prove themselves in the game. The tournament also provides a unique opportunity for scouts and coaches to identify top talents across Africa. This year’s TotalEnergies U-17 AFCON is being held in Morocco from 13th to 31st July.
Mali’s U-17 team has been impressive in the tournament so far, registering a win against Uganda in the quarter-finals. Speaking after the match, Coulibaly praised his team’s performance and stated that they are fully focused on the upcoming semi-final match against Morocco.
“Beating Uganda in the quarterfinals was a great achievement for us. We played well and showed a lot of determination. Our sights are now set on the semi-final match against Morocco, and we will do everything to progress to the final,” said Coulibaly.
The match against Morocco is expected to be a tough encounter, with both teams having put up impressive performances in the tournament. However, Coulibaly believes that his team has what it takes to win the match and progress to the final.
“We know that Morocco is a strong team, but we are also a good team, and we have what it takes to win. We have been preparing well for the match, and we are confident that we will emerge victorious,” he added.
Mali will hope to replicate their success in the 2015 and 2017 U-17 AFCON tournaments, where they emerged as winners. The team has a rich footballing history, with several players from the country having gone on to play for top European clubs.
In conclusion, Mali’s U-17 team has been impressive in the TotalEnergies U-17 AFCON, and they are now one step closer to reaching the finals. The team’s focus will now be on the match against Morocco, where they will be aiming to showcase their skills and emerge victorious. With the right preparations and strong determination, Mali can once again emerge as U-17 AFCON champions.
