Burkina Faso announce 27-man squad for AFCON 2023

The Stallions are placed in Group D alongside Algeria, Angola, and Mauritania.

Burkina Faso coach Hubert Velud has named the 27 players who will represent the country at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast 2023.

Burkina Faso is set to participate in its 13th TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. They are placed in Group D alongside Algeria, Angola, and Mauritania.

67 years after the inaugural AFCON, the 34th edition is expected to include some of the best football players in the world, providing for an impressive spectacle.

Check out the 27 players called up to represent Burkina Faso in Cote d’Ivoire.  

Goalkeepers:– Hervé Koffi– Hilel Konaté– Kilian Nikiema– Sébastien Tou

Defenders:– Issa Kaboré– Steeve Yago– Issoufou Dayo– Nasser Djiga– Edmond Tapsoba– Adamo Nagalo– Abdoul Razack Guiebre– Valentin Nouma

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Midfielders:– Blati Touré– Adama Guira– Dramane Salou– Ismahila Ouedraogo– Sacha Bansé– Gustavo Sangaré– Stéphane Aziz Ky

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Forwards:– Bertrand Traoré– Dango Ouattara– Mamady Alex Bangre– Cheikh Djibril Ouattara– Hassane Bandé– Mohamed Konaté– Fessal Tapsoba– Cédric Badolo

All squads are provisional until the final list of 27 players is announced by CAF, following their submission by participating teams, on 3 Janaury 2024.

Burkina Faso’s Match Schedule in Group D:

– January 16, 2024: Burkina Faso vs. Mauritania, 2:00 PM GMT, Bouaké Stadium– January 20, 2024: Algeria vs. Burkina Faso, 2:00 PM GMT, Bouaké Stadium– January 23, 2024: Angola vs. Burkina Faso, 8:00 PM GMT, Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro

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