Burkina Faso’s national team coach has unveiled the 23-player squad set to face Ivory Coast in the first leg of the CHAN 2025 qualifiers this Sunday. The announcement came during a press conference earlier today, as anticipation builds for the highly-anticipated clash.
The squad features players from the domestic championship, with experienced defender Patrick Malo leading the pack.
Having returned to the Burkinabe league to regain form, Malo stands out as the most seasoned player in the squad, lending crucial expertise to the local Stallions.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers
- Mare Philippe
- Mohamed Zegue Traore
- Ladji Sanou
Defenders
- Patrick Malo
- Hanaby Sagné
- Oula Abass
- Amadou Kone
- Souleymane Ouattara
- Issouf Sosso
- Blakiss Ouattara
Midfielders
- Ridouanou Maiga
- Franck Allan Kanté
- Abdoulaye Toure
- Adama Belem
- Guel Rachid
- Memel Dao
- Khalifa Nikiema
Forwards
- Pitroipa Clement
- Traore Aboubacar
- Diarra Jack
- Baguian Abdoul Karim
- Lougoutiogué Romain
- Yes Camille
The match against the local Elephants marks the first of two legs in this crucial qualifying round, with the second leg scheduled to follow shortly after.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Burkina Faso’s locally-based talents perform under the pressure of securing a spot in the CHAN 2025 finals.
