In the upcoming clash between Burkina Faso and Mali in the second round of the CAN U20 qualifiers, Mali’s coach, Fanyeri Diarra, has called up a squad of 26 players, including 4 expatriates. These expatriates include Boubacar Sissoko from Toronto (Canada), Adama Traoré and Youssouf Koné from Lille (France), and Cheick Keïta from Monaco’s under-20 team.
Diarra emphasizes the need for ample training time to integrate new players effectively into the team. He’s cautious about finalizing his list for the first leg of the match, taking into consideration the readiness of certain players.
Among the 22 local players selected, there’s a mix of representation from various local clubs, with Realists and Stadistes contributing the most players. Other clubs like Djoliba, CSK, COB, AS Police, AS Bakaridjan, Onze Créateurs, ASB, AS Black Stars, Yeleen, Guidars, and Africa Foot are also represented in the squad.
This clash promises to be an exciting West African showdown as both teams vie for a spot in the next round of the qualifiers.
Tags: Burkina Faso, Mali, CAN U20, football, qualifiers
