Paris 2024 Olympics: Mali U23 footballers backed to win country's first medal
including future Liverpool, Juventus and Paris St-Germain midfielder Mohamed Sissoko won admirers on that occasion for a performance described by Fifa's technical report as "highly creditable".
"[I invite] the entire population to join the squad in a spirit of union and solidarity for the purpose of our country reaching the sporting pinnacle and winning its very first Olympic medal," he added on behalf of the country's government. Goalkeeper Lassine Diarra, of French side LB Chateauroux, saved a spot-kick before Mohamadou Lamine Ba, a midfielder for Tunisian team Olympique Beja, converted decisively.
"Mali is proud of these youths who will get the best preparation to represent Mali and Africa in Paris. Many of the players in this team carry the high hopes of Malian football."
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