The nameMauritaniaultimately is not a footballing country in the African cup of nations, but here in Owerri mock – nation cup they have made a statement of intent.
In the fourth game of the tournament on Wednesday, Mauritania led by their couch, Mr Jomo did put up a very enterprising and entertaining performance against two time finalists Burkina Faso in their very first outing.
Mauritaniawho had the services of Heartland attacking midfielder Abdul Haruna short into the lead through a goal scored by Onwuchekwa Osinachi and held on till the end of the game againstBurkina Fasowho has twice reached the final of the competition but lost to eventual winnersCameroonin 2010 andKenyain 2011.
Haruna who trilled the fans with his skills and deft touches on the ball expressed his delight on the level of play and organization of the tournaments.
Speaking after the game, Mr Schneider a representative of Naira Stake Entertainment who are the official partners with the organizers, said he was very much impressed with the performance of the second team emanating from Orji area, after the dismal outing ofTunisiain the opening day.
Meanwhile, the Team manager ofBurkina Faso, Mr Irish popularly known as Mourinho said it is not yet over for his boys as they will work hard to get points from their remaining games which will enable them stay in contention.
