Levadiakos star Toni Silva wrote a heartfelt letter for Guinea Bissau supporters following their 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 23-year-old started the match for Baciro Cande’s side at the Stade de Franceville where a defensive mix up gifted Burkina Faso the lead, as defender Rudinilson Silva headed past onrushing goalkeeper Jonas Mendes and into his own net,before Ajax forward Bertrand Traore doubled the advantage with a composed left-footed finish seeing off Guinea Bissau.

Dear fans,

In the life of a champion there will always be some defeats, just as in the life of a loser there will always be victories. It is a sad day for us players who fought to the last minute, we feel we failed but we will not cross our arms, now we will go ahead and prepare for the CAN 2019, we promise more unity and hardwork so that together we can make our people happy.

I thank the Guinea-Bissau people, we have proved that we are united, thank you for believing in us until the last minute.Thank you very much to all the technical team, especially to our coach, because without him all our achievements would not have been possible.

Again i thank my coach for the opportunity that he gave me to play for the national team, for the trust and for always having believed in me, I would like to thank Manelinho, Tinex, Emiliano, Catio Baldé, laylay, Tia Saozinha, Virginia, Mistér Romão, Nogueira, Nelo, Bebechito, Luís Mango Pipi Silva, Nelson, Filipe, João, Sidia, and all those who are part of Djurtus family.

I also want to thank the journalists who accompanied us on our journey which unfortunately has come to an end.Special thanks to my family for the support, you are everything for me.

Thank you Guinea Bissau, Thank you Djurtus