Following a disappointing outcome for the Eagles of Mali at the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), renowned artist Sidiki Diabaté shared his thoughts.
After suffering elimination in the quarterfinals against the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire on February 3, 2024, the Malian team received a message of support from Sidiki Diabaté, an iconic figure in Malian music. Leveraging his media platforms, he shared a reaction that encouraged adherence to the principles of fair play.
He also took the time to commend the Malian team’s performance during the tournament, highlighting their remarkable journey despite an early exit from the AFCON. “Football is just a game. Indeed, the pain we feel right now is very, very hurtful, but let’s be sportsmanlike. Let’s congratulate our valiant Eagles on their performance throughout the AFCON. They fought hard till the end. The best is yet to come,” the artist posted on his official channels.
