The match saw an uncharacteristically poor performance from the Togolese U-17 team, as Mali dominated from the outset. Traoré capitalized on a goalkeeper error to score the opening goal within the first minute, and he doubled Mali’s lead in the 15th minute. Despite Togo’s efforts, the Aiglons managed to score a third goal before halftime.
In the second half, Mali continued their dominance, adding a fourth goal to seal their victory and extinguish any hopes of a Togolese comeback.
In the other semi-final, Nigeria and Benin played to a 1-1 draw after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Benin emerged victorious, setting up a final showdown with Mali.
Before the final, Togo will face Nigeria in the match for third place.
Tags: Benin, Mali, Nigeria, President’s Cup, Togo, U-17 football
