Burkina Faso’s national football team, the Stallions, expressed confidence and optimism ahead of their 2014 World Cup play-offs against Algeria. Striker Moumouni Dagano noted that while they often lost friendly matches against Algeria, they tended to perform well in crucial matches.
Charles Kabore, reflecting on Burkina Faso’s journey, emphasized the importance of their victories in Niger and Congo, stating that these wins paved the way for them to be in contention for the World Cup qualification. Kabore urged the team not to put unnecessary pressure on themselves.
Brama Traoré, acting as the assistant coach in the absence of Paul Put, praised the determination of the players during training sessions. He observed that players were committed to putting in extra work to ensure they are well-prepared for the crucial match against Algeria. The Burkina Faso team is gearing up to face Algeria at the 4-Août stadium in Ouagadougou on Saturday.