For their crucial double-header against Gabon in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has announced a 25-man squad. The Étalons (Stallions), currently leading Group C with 6 points, aim to maintain momentum after two earlier victories.
🔍 Key Highlights:
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Issoufou Dayo, attacking midfielder from AS Vita Club, earns his first-ever call-up.
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Bertrand Traoré returns after recovering from an injury suffered against Lesotho.
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Comebacks for Adama Guira, Henry Traoré, and Moussa Yédan.
🧤 Goalkeepers:
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Abdoulaye Soulama (Heart of Oak, Ghana)
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Moussa Germain Sanou (Beauvais, France)
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Mohamed Bailou (RCB, Burkina Faso)
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Moussa Fofana (RCK, Burkina Faso)
🛡️ Defenders:
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Mohamed Koffi (Zamalek, Egypt)
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Benjamin Balima (Sheriff Tiraspol, Moldova)
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Bakary Koné (Olympique Lyonnais, France)
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Steeve Yago (Toulouse FC, France)
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Henry Traoré (Ashanti Gold, Ghana)
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Issa Gouo (AS Kaloum, Guinea)
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Narcisse Bambara (Universitatea Cluj, Romania)
⚙️ Midfielders:
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Djakaridja Koné (Evian TG, France)
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Issoufou Dayo (Vita Club, DR Congo)
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Charles Kaboré (Kuban, Russia)
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Abdoul Razack Traoré (Karabükspor, Turkey)
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Florent Rouamba (CS Bastia, France)
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Bertrand Traoré (Vitesse Arnhem, Netherlands)
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Adama Guira (SønderjyskE, Denmark)
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Moussa Yédan (Al Ahly, Egypt)
🎯 Forwards:
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Jonathan Zongo (Almería, Spain)
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Préjuce Nakoulma (Mersin İdmanyurdu, Turkey)
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Jonathan Pitroipa (Al Jazira, UAE)
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Issaka Ouédraogo (Admira Wacker, Austria)
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Aristide Bancé (HJK Helsinki, Finland)
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Alain Traoré (FC Lorient, France)
📊 Group C Standings (after 2 rounds):
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Burkina Faso – 6 pts
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Gabon – 4 pts
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Angola – TBD
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Lesotho – TBD
The upcoming clashes with Gabon will be decisive in shaping Burkina Faso’s path to AFCON 2015 in Morocco.
