Burkina Faso assembles in Tunis as Stallions begin FIFA break preparations

Burkina Faso’s national team commenced its training camp in Tunisia on Thursday, with 22 of the 27 invited players already present for the opening session.

The official delegation of the Stallions touched down in Tunis during the early hours of May 29, 2025, marking the beginning of a focused and strategic training programme under head coach Brama Traoré.

The first training session was held that same afternoon at 16:00 GMT, setting the tone for what is expected to be an intense period of preparation.

A strong early turnout has provided a promising start to the camp.

The 22 players who arrived on schedule took part in the inaugural session, a sign of both commitment and cohesion within the squad.

With a packed international calendar ahead, the timing and intensity of the camp are viewed as crucial to building momentum and synergy among the players.

The five absentees—Saidou Simporé, Bertrand Traoré, Issoufou Dayo, Ousseni Bouda, and Stéphane Aziz Ki—are anticipated to join their teammates in the coming hours.

Their imminent arrival will complete the roster and allow the technical staff to execute their plans in full.

This training camp, strategically held in the Tunisian capital, is centred around building chemistry, refining tactical routines, and reinforcing the core principles that Brama Traoré is instilling in the national team.

The focus, according to sources close to the camp, will be on developing automatisms—those instinctive movements and combinations that define cohesive team play.

For Burkina Faso, these sessions come at a critical time.

With several key fixtures on the horizon, including qualifiers and preparatory matches for major continental competitions, the Stallions are looking to strengthen their identity and tactical clarity.

Coach Traoré has emphasised the importance of this gathering not only as a physical preparation but also as a mental and strategic reset for the group.

The aim is to forge a team that can build on previous performances and approach future challenges with unity and discipline.

As the full squad assembles, all eyes will be on how the team evolves throughout the camp—and whether the Stallions can translate this solid start into impactful performances in the matches to come.