Reaction of Colonel-Major SAWADOGO OUMAROU, President of the Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF): "all the qualified teams that have the merit of being in this competition"

"When we analyze the draw in favor of the next CAN held on January 27, with the six groups, we do not observe a very big difference. Difference between the teams in competition, all the qualified teams that have the merit of being in this competition. This means that each team has the potential to qualify. Now, it is the best prepared ones that will go to the end of the tournament."

These words came to reinforce the casting of reporters from the Groupe Hommes d'Afrique Magazine who came to complete its investigation on the chances of the teams qualified for the next African Cup of Nations football. In reality, Colonel-Major SAWADOGO OUMAROU had been elected on August 31, 2024 during a highly contested election. Against his competitor, he had obtained 203 votes out of 210 in absolute value, or 99.02% in relative value. A unanimity that made it said that the Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF) now has the right man in the right place. Although the national teams of this country benefit from a state subsidy, without distinction of discipline and gender, it should be remembered that this man of a new spirit, characterized by sporting generosity, announced to extend his actions in governance by objectives to the regional teams.

A vision applauded in a mostly consensual manner when he was installed in this function on September 9, 2024. Colonel - Major SAWADOGO OUMAROU during this mandate will certainly bring reforms and many innovations. But, he will also draw inspiration from the work of the outgoing president, the technician Lazare Banse, with a view to the physical, spiritual and technical training of the footballers who will bring glory to his country. This will take note of future competitions and in particular the World Cup which for the first time will be held on the shoulder of North Africa. The above explains his presence in Rabat, Morocco, a guest of the CAF who among many others, represents the hope of African football. That is to say, a new type of management that will allow the players of the continent, institutions, companies and partners to express themselves without complexes, with elegance and pride.

By Sylvain Timamo, Rabat - Morocco

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