The second edition of women’s football night celebrated the exploits, merits and victories of women’s football players. Trophies and gadgets were presented as recognition to the winners who distinguished themselves during the 2023-2024 season in the field of women’s football.
The Jury therefore chose the winners on the basis of individual statistics such as goals scored, assists, the impact of the player on the development of the group and the collective result, fair play, etc.
Déborah Guira, a player from Étincelle, climbed the grail by winning the Gold Women’s Football category for the 2023-2024 season. Also his trainer Sawadogo Pascal stood out in the best trainer of the season category. “ I think it’s the consecration of the whole team first of all.
We are coaches, we set the rhythm, the tactics, on the pitch but ultimately, it is the players who finish the actions at the back of the net and who defend. Attending such a ceremony proves that what we do interests people and people are ready to sacrifice their time and their means to recognize us,” he expressed.
This second edition of Women’s Football Night is not only an edition of resilience but also of consolidation of achievements for the battle for the development of women’s football, according to promoter Bal Aicha Zerbo/Ouiya.
« Our mission is to promote our national and international talents, and also all the actors who work in the shadows to give life and an important place to women’s football. Long considered second place among positive choices, women’s football is today a springboard for the training of our athletes and the influence of our flag internationally. “, she said.
To hear him say, there are exploits that deserve to be celebrated. Bal Aicha Zerbo/Ouiya cites as proof the recent participations of ladies’ stallions in sub-regional and international competitions, the noisy performances of certain players in international clubs, the holding of the D1, D2, D3 women’s championship under the master of the Women’s Football League.
The Godfather of publishing, Tidiane Barry, Managing Director of IAM Gold Essakan SA found it relevant to associate the image of his company with this activity which advocates female excellence in football. “ This promotion of women’s football is in line with the promotion of gender which occupies a special place in our company’s policy. », Confided his spokesperson.
Also, the President of the recognition ceremony for the actors of women’s football act II, Commander Karim Souabo, Director General of the National Fund for the Promotion of Sport and Leisure stressed that this initiative is a first in Burkina while asking partners to support the initiative so that it can continue. Also, he did not fail to urge the players to self-sacrifice in their discipline.
