In September 2024, the Mali national team welcomed Mamadou Sangare for the first time, marking a milestone in the young midfielder's career. As is customary in modern football, debutants are subjected to a light‑hearted initiation ritual, which in this case involved singing while perched on a chair. When Yves Bissouma introduced Sangare to the crowd, the Mali captain posed a simple question: whic…

In September 2024 Mamadou Sangare earned his first call‑up to the Mali senior squad, an event that was marked with the customary modern‑football rite of an initiation chant performed while perched on a chair. When Yves Bissouma introduced the youngster to the gathering, the Mali captain turned to Sangare and asked which role he envisioned for himself within the national side. Sangare responded wi…

In September 2024 Mamadou Sangare earned his first call‑up to the Mali senior team, a milestone that was celebrated in the fashion of modern football with a quirky initiation ritual: the newcomer had to perform a song while perched atop a chair. When Yves Bissouma introduced Sangare to the gathering, the Mali captain asked the young midfielder which role he envisioned for himself in the national …