Burkina Faso Championship Threatened Amid Political Unrest
The Burkinabé national football championship, which began on October 25, is at risk of suspension due to the escalating political crisis in the country. Protests over constitutional changes have rocked cities nationwide, with tensions peaking as demonstrators stormed the National Assembly on Thursday.
This period of upheaval not only endangers the continuation of the domestic league but may also disrupt the Stallions’ preparations for the final two rounds of the AFCON 2015 qualifiers. Burkina Faso currently sits second in Group C with 7 points, behind Gabon (8 pts) and ahead of Angola (4 pts) and Lesotho (2 pts).
🏆 Burkina Faso Championship – Matchday 1 Results
Saturday, October 25:
BPS 0–2 AS SONABEL
Santos 0–0 ASFB
Bobo Sports 1–2 RCK
Bankuy Sport 0–0 KOZAF
Majestic 0–0 RCB
USCO 0–1 USFA
Sunday, October 26:
EFO 0–0 USO
Given the unfolding crisis, football authorities may be forced to suspend the league until stability returns. A decision in the coming days could determine both the fate of the championship and the Stallions’ readiness for continental duty.
