Adama Congo

Adama Congo (born 11 April 2004) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a striker.

Early life

Congo was born on 11 April 2004 in Ouagadougou.[1] She started playing football at the age of seven.[2]

Club career

Congo has been described as "certainly one of Burkina's best-known players... first scorer in the history of the women's national team in the final phase of the African Cup of Nations".[3] In 2022, Congo signed for Equatoguinean side Malabo Kings, becoming one of the first Burkinabé female players to play abroad.[4]

International career

Congo was described as having a "brilliant performance during the last African Cup of Nations (Women's CAN), Morocco 2022".[1]

Style of play

Congo can operate as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder.[2]

Personal life

Congo's father initially did not allow her to play football.[3]

References

1. "Adama Congo - Burkina24 article".
2. "Adama Congo  : L'artificière des Etalons Dames". sidwaya.info.
3. "Adama Congo : « Sur le terrain, il n'y a pas d'amusement »". letalon.net.
4. "Adama Congo - Journal l'EVENEMENT article".