U17 AFCON: Senegal Zoom Into The Final

U17 AFCON: Senegal Zoom Into The Final

Sampson Adedeji

The Junior Teranga Lions have qualified for the final of the ongoing U17 African Cup of Nations in Algeria after beating Burkina Faso in the semi-final, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

After defeating Nigeria in the quarter-final, the Junior Stallions of Burkina Faso came into the game with a lot of energy.

Senegal overpowered Burkina Faso to net the opening goal just before halftime through Abdou Aziz.

The Burkinababes improved their performance in the second half and they were able to level the game through Windlsida Ouedraogo with a stunning strike from outside the box.

They went into the penalty shootouts where Senegal penalty prowess progressed them to final after 5-4 scoreline.