Mauritania begin preparations in Morocco ahead of Burkina Faso matches

Mauritania have commenced their preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Burkina Faso after opening a training camp in Morocco on Monday.

The Mourabitounes arrived in Casablanca on Monday morning, accompanied by the majority of the players invited for the two crucial encounters as they begin their build-up to the third and fourth rounds of the qualifying campaign.

The technical team opted to establish the training camp in Morocco as the North African side intensify preparations ahead of their first meeting with Burkina Faso, with the players expected to undergo a series of training sessions before travelling for the opening fixture.

The arrival of the delegation marks the beginning of an important preparation period for Mauritania, who will be hoping to secure positive results from the two encounters and improve their position in the race for qualification.

The first leg is scheduled for November 13 in Ouagadougou, where the Mourabitounes will travel to face Burkina Faso on their home soil.

Both teams will then renew their rivalry four days later, on November 17, when Mauritania host the Stallions in the return fixture in Nouakchott.

The two matches form part of the third and fourth rounds of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with both national teams expected to approach the double-header with the ambition of collecting maximum points.

For Mauritania, the immediate priority will be to make the most of their preparations in Casablanca and ensure the players are physically and tactically ready for the challenge awaiting them in Ouagadougou.

The coaching staff will also be looking to build cohesion within the squad, particularly with the majority of the invited players already reporting for camp.

With two important fixtures coming up within a four-day period, Mauritania will be keen to manage their preparations effectively before turning their attention to the return encounter in front of their home supporters.

The Mourabitounes will be hoping to produce a strong performance against Burkina Faso and give their AFCON 2027 qualification campaign a positive push.