The spotlight now turns to Burkina Faso as the Stallions’ delegation is slated to grace the city of Bouaké on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Having touched down in Abidjan earlier, the Burkina Faso team is en route to Bouaké, where a warm reception awaits them, with accommodations arranged at the Liberty World hotel.
The journey towards AFCON glory is gathering momentum as 24 nations gear up to vie for the prestigious cup, currently held by Senegal.
Among the contenders, Burkina Faso, currently undergoing rigorous training in Dubai, is poised to make a significant impact. Scheduled to arrive around 2 p.m.
in Abidjan, the Stallions will be received with the hospitality characteristic of Cocan’s arrangements before making their way to Bouaké, the designated base for Group D in the tournament.
At the heart of Bouaké, the Liberty World hotel will host Burkina Faso’s delegation as they prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in their quest for AFCON triumph.
However, before settling into their Ivory Coast abode, Hubert Velud’s squad has one final friendly encounter awaiting them.
On Wednesday, the Stallions face the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking their second test match in Dubai.
Following a previous setback against Iran where they faced a 2-1 defeat, Burkina Faso aims to rectify their course in this encounter against the Leopards, priming themselves for the demanding battles ahead in the continental football spectacle.
