U-17 AFCON: Burkina Faso Defeat Mali To Win Bronze

By Chimezie Nebolisa

Burkina Faso defeated Mali 2-1 in the third-place playoff in Annaba on Thursday night to finish third in the on-going U-17 AFCON.

The Burkinabe enjoyed sweet revenge against the Malians having lost by a solitary goal when they met in the group stages.

Ousmane Camara’s first-half penalty and Appolinaire Bougma’s strike after the break ensured Burkina Faso return home with a medal around their necks.

Mamadou Doumbia scored Mali’s consolation in the second half, his fourth of the tournament, but it did little to spur a possible comeback.

However, both teams with Senegal and Morocco will represent Africa at the U-17 FIFA World Cup later this year.