Title: The Menas U-20 of Niger win the bronze medal at the games of La Francophonie
Introduction :
As part of the IX Games of La Francophonie, the Menas, the national U-20 football team of Niger, won the bronze medal in the classification match against the Ecureuils of Benin. After a one-goal draw, the Nigerian players triumphed in the penalty shootout. This victory is a real feat for this young team which has shown its talent and determination. In this article, we will come back to this match and we will look at the reactions of the players and the coach at the end of this competition.
The game :
The Tata Raphael stadium was the scene of an intense meeting between the Menas U-20 of Niger and the Ecureuils of Benin. From the start of the match, the Nigerians took the lead by scoring the first goal. However, the Beninese managed to equalize in the last minutes, which led to the game being extended. Despite the efforts of both teams, no further goals were scored, which eventually led to a penalty shootout.
The victory and the bronze medal:
It was during this penalty shootout that Niger’s Menas U-20 showed great skill. They managed to score every shot while the Squirrels of Benin missed one of theirs. This remarkable performance allowed the Nigerien team to claim victory and thus win the bronze medal. A deserved reward for these players who have distinguished themselves throughout the competition.
The reactions :
At the end of this match, the coach of the Menas U-20 of Niger, Abdourahman Issa, spoke about the performance of his team. He expressed his joy and pride in seeing his players win the bronze medal. He also said that this victory was dedicated to the entire people of Niger, thus underlining the importance of this achievement for the country.
As for the players, they expressed their satisfaction at having been able to represent their nation and bring home a medal. They stressed the importance of teamwork and individual commitment to achieve this result. This bronze medal is a real source of pride for the Menas U-20 of Niger.
Conclusion :
The victory of the Menas U-20 of Niger during the classification match against the Squirrels of Benin allowed them to win the bronze medal at the games of La Francophonie. This success is the result of the talent and determination of this young and promising team. It also testifies to the support and enthusiasm of the people of Niger for their national team. The Menas U-20 of Niger can be proud of their journey and of this medal which rewards their efforts