Amidst the constant rush of excitement building up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), one name stands out as someone who is fiercely committed to leaving his mark on the colorful history of Mali football: Siriné Doucouré.
The young attacker, who has been given the privilege of playing for Mali in this important competition, is not happy to just wear the national jersey; he has a burning desire to score a ton of goals and take the Eagles to unparalleled heights.
The Mali squad is aiming for their maiden continental victory. The Eagles' greatest performance in the competition came from a 1972 Cameroonian final defeat. Malians want to rise to the challenge decades later.
“I’m an attacker, that means I hope to score a lot of goals for this selection,” said Siriné Doucouré
“If I made this choice, it is not insignificant. Because I’ve been with the national team for a long time. Since I was little, we have been watching at home. So, I wanted to grow with my country,” he added.
Mali is in Group E with South Africa, Namibia, and Tunisia.