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Ivory Coast has claimed the bronze prize at the 2025 CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after an impressive shootout victory against Burkina Faso. The U17 national teams of the two countries locked horns on Friday night to battle for the third-place finish and the bronze prize at the exciting tournament. The encounter […]
RC Lens are stepping up their interest in promising left-back Arsène Kouassi, with the Ligue 1 club eyeing a summer move for the Burkinabe international currently impressing at AC Ajaccio. The 20-year-old has been one of the standout performers in Ligue 2 this season, earning plaudits for his attacking intent, pace, and consistency down the […]
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Burkina Faso head coach Oscar Barro has urged his players to channel their disappointment into determination as they gear up to face Ivory Coast in the third-place playoff of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday. The young Stallions fell short in their semi-final against Mali, ending their hopes of continental glory. However, Barro […]
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Roman Weidenfeller has praised Edmond Tapsoba’s impact on German football, describing the Burkina Faso international as one of the standout performers in the Bundesliga. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper, widely regarded as a club legend, commended the Bayer Leverkusen defender for his consistency and growth, particularly following his role in Leverkusen’s recent domestic success. Tapsoba […]
European football powerhouses are intensifying their scouting efforts in Morocco, where the U17 Africa Cup of Nations is drawing widespread attention from top clubs seeking emerging African talent. A host of elite teams—among them Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace—have sent representatives to the tournament, which kicked off in late March. They […]
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Burkina Faso delivered a ruthless performance in the quarter-finals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, thrashing Zambia 6-1 to storm into the semi-finals of the tournament in Morocco. The young Stallions wasted no time asserting their authority, opening the scoring in just the 11th minute through Fofana. A composed penalty conversion by […]
A group of Burkinabe football club presidents recently visited Amsterdam to observe Ajax’s facilities and discuss future prospects for developing young local footballers. The delegation, led by retired Colonel-Major Yacouba Ouédraogo, took part in a significant visit that included attending an Ajax-NAC Breda match, which ended with a 3-1 victory for the Dutch side. The […]
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Burkina Faso extended their flawless run at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating South Africa 2-0 on Sunday evening, sealing their third consecutive victory and confirming top spot in Group B. Issouf Junior Bara broke the deadlock in the 65th minute after being set up by Asharaf Loukman Tapsoba, whose involvement in the […]
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Burkina Faso and South Africa will face off this Sunday in a pivotal match at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, with both teams vying for top spot in Group B. The match is set to kick off at 4:00 PM GMT at El Arbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, marking the third day of […]
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Burkina Faso’s Achraf Lookman Tapsoba delivered another standout performance at the 2025 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (U17 AFCON), earning the Man of the Match award in his team’s 2-1 victory over Egypt. Tapsoba continued his fine form in the tournament, netting his third goal in two matches to help secure a crucial win for […]
