It seems that Burkina Faso secured a significant victory, winning 4-0 against Niger during the third day of the World Cup qualifiers. This win allowed Burkina Faso to accumulate three points, putting them on par with Niger and Gabon in the competition. Importantly, it marked the first victory for the Stallions in the World Cup qualifiers.
Paul Put, the coach of Burkina Faso, expressed the importance of this victory in securing a favorable position for the team in the qualifiers. He mentioned the team’s ambition for qualification and expressed confidence in their abilities, asserting their status as vice-champions of Africa.
However, Put also highlighted some concerns, particularly the fact that the stadium was not full for the match. Additionally, he expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the pitch, stating that it didn’t allow Burkina Faso to play their usual game, which revolves around ball circulation—a key strength of the team.
Despite the victory, these concerns indicate that there are factors beyond the scoreline that the team and coach are mindful of as they progress in the World Cup qualifiers.
