馃嚙馃嚝Burkina FasoWest Africa
Burkinabe U17 international Issouf Dabo joins Bayern Munich project
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Burkinabe U17 international Issouf Dabo has officially joined Bayern Munich's project, according to sports journalist Moussavou Billa. Dabo's profile and performance with the Burkina Faso U17 team at the U17 World Cup in Qatar impressed Bayern Munich's management. The player will integrate into the "FC Bayern Pathway" program, a structure established by the Bavarian club to identify, recruit, and support young talents. Trained at News Stars FC, Dabo will continue his development in Germany.
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