Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré continues to win the hearts of many across the African continent with his personality and leadership.

The 37-year-old leader showcased his impressive football skills by scoring a hat-trick in a match featuring African football legends on Wednesday, March 26.

Traoré opened the scoring with a well-taken free-kick before adding a second goal with a stunning long-range effort.

He later completed his hat-trick by tapping in a rebound from the goalkeeper.

The game featured African football greats, including Nigeria’s Jay-Jay Okocha and former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor.

Other notable African legends in action included Cameroon’s Stéphane Mbia, as well as Mamadou Niang and Souleymane Diawara of Senegal.

Traoré’s footballing skills have sparked numerous reactions from fans on social media.

Check out highlights of the game below:

Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore scored a hat trick in the match. pic.twitter.com/jdxMJxjQSe

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) March 27, 2025

Burkina Faso's 37-year-old President Ibrahim Traore playing a football match with Jay Jay Okocha, Emmanuel Adebayor, Stéphane Mbia, Mamadou Niang and Souleymane Diawara. pic.twitter.com/3VUvamiyIK

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) March 27, 2025