The U-15 tournaments of the Association Bien-être Enfants had its apotheosis this Saturday, August 19, 2023. On the bill, Phenomenon of Colma against Effort Kôkô.
Coming from the seven districts of the municipality of Bobo-Dioulasso, they were a total of 22 teams to take part in this 5do edition of the U-15 tournaments of the Association Bien-être Enfants, placed under the theme: ” Football and solidarity with internally displaced people “. For the final, contested between the Phénomène de Colma and Effort Kôkô teams, it took the penalty shootout to decide between them. Because at the end of regulation time which lasted in about fifty minutes (2x25mns), neither of the two teams managed to score despite multiple attempts on both sides. It therefore took the penalty shootout for the Colma Phenomenon team to win with four successful shots against three for Effort Kôkô. This allows him to leave with the first prize consisting of a trophy, 75,000 FCFA, a set of T-shirts, a set of jerseys and a ball. For the Effort Kôkô team, the unfortunate finalist, she is content with 50,000 FCFA, a set of T-shirts, a set of jerseys and a ball.
Edouard Bamouni, coach of Phénomène de Colma, says he is happy with the performance of his young people who have been playing together for two years now. ” This young team is full of a lot of talent. I had no doubts about our victory in this final. We will work more to perfect our team, because we can provide future players for the country “, will he suggest.
Dominique Kouda, president of the Association Bien-être Enfants was satisfied with the organization of the competition while congratulating the teams who took part in it because the level of play in the competition was high. ” This tournament, which is in its 5th edition, aims to allow children to occupy themselves during the holidays by practicing sport. This allows them to face the school year with enthusiasm. To the displaced students, we directed our thoughts to them. This is how we gave them school supplies said President Dominique Kouda.
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