Adama Congo
Adama Congo (born 11 April 2004) is a Burkinabé footballer who plays as a striker.
Early life
[edit]Congo was born on 11 April 2004 in Ouagadougou.[1] She started playing football at the age of seven.[2]
Club career
[edit]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
[edit]Congo was described as having a "brilliant performance during the last African Cup of Nations (Women's CAN), Morocco 2022".[1]
Style of play
[edit]Congo can operate as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Congo's father initially did not allow her to play football.[3]