It was great that my team on mission to Kayes could meet the football team there!Memories of the tournament in Bamako were shared and hopes for future events were expressed!
The Team from Kayes
This is Sow Dahirou 18 yrs, Center defense
” I liked the games, as there were no frontiers between us and the trainers. I found new friends from other regions”
Seydou Sy, 21 yrs old, Goalkeeper
” I liked the tournament a lot , because I was in Bamako for the first time because of it.. Thank you OCHA”
Aboubacar Diarra, 24 years old, Center
” I liked the sensitisation session by UNESCO and I have quickly understood the the future of Mali depends on us , the Youth!
Ibrahima Kante, 23 years old, Attack
” I have understood that we can avoid conflicts to become violent. I found friends from taoudeni, Segou and Bamako.”
My Name is Mouctar Traore, 23 yrs old, Defense
” I loved the tournament as everybody was happy there. I will visit my friends in Segou one day!”
Amadou Diallo, 21 yrs old, Center player
” I loved the marionettes .”
Bakary Diarra, 20 yrs old, Center attack
” I have learnt about Taoudeni and segou without having gone there!”
Oumar Keita, 23 yrs old, Middle defense
” The organisation of the tournament was fascinating and to know the people form the other regions was gerat.”
I am Samoura Gagny, 19 yrs old , center attack
” I have understood that to be together is a great strength.”
Mamadou Keita, 21 yrs old, attack
” Thank you for this great experience”
A second short report – Thank you, Oumou!
We created hope
The Segou team with their certificates of participation! Well done everyone!
….and more good comments from Segou
This is Mounkoro Kone, Trainer and Coordinator of the Segou Team
“I congratulate this initaitive. The youth has won. We saw a tournament of peace and joy.”
This is Sery Kone, Defense, 26 years old.
” We came togehter around the same objectife: peace. I have found friends from Taoudeni.”
This is Nithie Kone, middlefield, 27 years old.
” I am happy this tournament took place. With football we can create peace.”
This is Dadi Kone, Defense, 24 years old.
” It was possible to bring everyone togehter under this initiative ” we are together”. Even if we did not win, the joy of peace is in our hearts.”
The Segou team talks…more
This is Keka Kone, middlefield, 29 years old
“The welcome has filled me with joy.”
This is Tajo Kone, Middlefield, 22 years old
” This initiative has given me hope and I understood that there are other cultures in Mali, apart from mine.
This is Diby Kone, middlefield, 19 years old.
“I really appreciated that all accepted each other in our discussions.”
The Segou Team : The players talk
This is Dabere KONE, who plays in the middle, is 24 years old.
” We did not know that it would be possible to get everyone together around the same initiative “peace”. We need to have trust that it is possible with the youth here for a better future.”
This is Bazin Kone, Defense, 21 years old
” We need more transparency in governance. With this initiative we were all together in national unity”
This is Vamber Kone, Defense, 20 years old
“We lost the match but we have the spirit to change our football in future. I loved the computer training we got and also how to manage with conflicts.”
This is Zouwa Kone, Goalkeeper, 22 years old
“I have understood more how to live togehter with this initiative. We came from the North, South, East and West and I hope this tounament can continue in the future. We need to defend women’s rights and the right to educaiton.”
2:1 Taoudenit vs Kayes
And the final … Taoudenit 2 vs Kayes 1
Yesterday Taoudenit won the final of the football tournament “OnEstEnsemble” for peace and reconciliation in Mali. The match was epic! The two teams could only be separated after a penalty shootout.
This 2nd round was very rich in exchanges. The Ministry of Sports, the United Nations system, NGOs and other partners have sensitised young people on their respective mandates and missions with a view to better promoting peace and social cohesion.
We are really looking forward for the next round!
We are on TV!!
3:0 Taoudeni/Segou
Yesterday, Taoudeni won against Segou. Wonderful to see their fans of northern Mali who came to support them. While the sky turned nearly black and everyone was scared, the rain would start, the game finished without a drop.
