The Burkina Faso goalkeeper, Abdoulaye Soulama, experienced a mix of emotions on the same day. Despite being sent off in Burkina Faso’s 4-0 victory over Ethiopia, he could celebrate the team’s success. However, the joy was short-lived as he received news of his father’s death later in the evening.
According to information shared on the Facebook page “Les Etalons du Burkina Faso,” Soulama’s father passed away. The post did not provide details about the circumstances of his death. Comments on the post suggested that he was en route to watch his son’s match and was involved in a traffic accident.
This unfortunate news triggered an outpouring of emotions and condolences on social media. It will undoubtedly be a challenging time for Abdoulaye Soulama as he copes with the loss of his father while continuing to compete in the tournament.
