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Brentford: A heroic debut for Dango Ouattara

In his first ever start for Brentford this evening, Dango Ouattara needed just 13 minutes to open his account. The new arrival from Burkina Faso handed his club their first victory of the season.

Brentford clinched a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the second round of the Premier League. The solitary goal—and true hero of the night—was Aboubacar Dango Ouattara.

Very early on, in the 13th minute, Ouattara burst down the middle of the pitch. The 23-year-old winger showcased his blistering pace and physicality to outmuscle his opponent. In a lightning-fast counter, he skipped past the defender and found himself one-on-one with World Cup winner Emiliano Martínez. With remarkable composure, he outfoxed the keeper on his second attempt and slotted the ball home. Brentford led 1-0 against Aston Villa.

A bright future awaits

Dango Ouattara certainly isn't wasting any time. Arriving just six days ago from Bournemouth, the "dark horse" made his official Brentford debut on August 23, 2025.A heroic start for the most expensive signing in the "Bees'" history. His eye-catching performance justified the faith of manager Keith Andrews, who personally pushed to bring him in as a replacement for the Cameroonian Mbeumo, now at Manchester United.

The former Lorient striker took part in pre-season with Bournemouth, where he already netted twice.Brentford fans have every reason to be optimistic, as the player will get another chance to shine in the upcoming clash against Bournemouth—his former club. This highly anticipated EFL Cup tie is scheduled for three days’ time, on August 26, 2025.