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U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso coach Traore sets sight on third-place triumph

U17 AFCON: Traore proud of Burkina Faso’s feat in Algeria

Burkina Faso U-17 head coach, Brahima Traore said his team approached the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations third-place match against Mali like it was a final and he is happy they won 2-1. The Burkinabes led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Cheick Camara and Appolinaire Bougma before Ibrahim Diarra pulled one back for Mali. The victory marked the second time Burkina Faso claimed a bronze medal...

U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso coach Traore sets sight on third-place triumph

U17 AFCON: Burkina Faso coach Traore sets sight on third-place triumph

Burkina Faso head coach Brahima Traore said they have their sights on winning the third-place match against Mali with the hopes of ending their U-17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a high note. Les Etalons were denied the chance of qualifying for the final of the tournament after losing 5-4 on penalties to Senegal. Traore revealed he understands his boys' disappointment at the defeat but...

U17 AFCON: Ugbade worried by Nigeria’s lack of goals

U17 AFCON: Nigeria paid dearly for missed chances – Ugbade admits

Nigeria U-17 coach Nduka Ugbade believes the current Golden Eaglets have a bright future ahead of them after they got knocked out of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations by Burkina Faso on Thursday. The Eaglets were tipped as favourites to win the tournament but their journey ended after Aboubacar Camara’s brace was enough to secure a 2-1 win for the Burkinabe, ending Nigeria’s hopes of...

U17 AFCON: The gallant strides of the Stallions of Burkina Faso

U17 AFCON: The gallant strides of the Stallions of Burkina Faso

The objectives of Federation Burkinabe de Football for the U-17 team of Burkina Faso has always been to qualify and play in U-17 African Cup of Nations, which they are currently competing in as well as the FIFA U-17 World Cup which is there for the taking if they reach the last semi-finals in Algeria. Competitive Games: The Stallions made their FIFA U-17 World Cup World...