Komi Abdou has been named Player of the Match following his decisive contribution to Burkina Faso’s 1-0 victory over Togo at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship.
The young forward proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested Group A encounter, scoring the only goal of the game to hand the hosts their first victory of the tournament.
After a goalless first half in which both teams struggled to find a breakthrough, Burkina Faso returned from the break determined to secure all three points.
Abdou eventually broke the deadlock, finding the back of the net with a brilliant header to spark celebrations among the home supporters and give Burkina Faso a crucial advantage.
The hosts subsequently held firm to protect their lead until the final whistle, securing a valuable victory that strengthened their position in Group A.
Abdou’s match-winning contribution earned him the individual accolade, capping an impressive performance on a significant occasion for the young Burkinabe side.
The victory takes Burkina Faso to four points from two matches, setting up a crucial final group-stage showdown against Ghana on Friday as the hosts seek to secure qualification for the next stage of the competition.
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