Burkina Faso’s national football team will face Burundi in a decisive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match, now set to take place in Côte d’Ivoire. Originally scheduled to be held in Mali, the fixture will be played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké on 7 October 2025. This change of venue was confirmed by the Ivorian Minister of Sports during a recent press conference.
The match holds significant importance for both teams as they vie for a spot in the upcoming AFCON tournament.
Burkina Faso, widely regarded as one of the stronger sides in African football, will be looking to secure a victory to keep their qualification campaign on track.
Their opponents, Burundi, will aim to upset the odds and gain valuable points in their pursuit of a place in the prestigious continental competition.
The decision to move the match from Mali to Ivory Coast comes as part of logistical adjustments, ensuring that both teams can compete in a suitable venue.
The Stade de la Paix in Bouaké, known for hosting high-profile matches, will serve as the stage for what promises to be an intense battle between two determined sides.
Following this encounter, the two teams will meet again on 15 October 2024 for the return leg.
This second match will be held at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Côte d’Ivoire, where Burundi will take on Burkina Faso as the designated home side.
Both matches will be critical in determining the outcome of the group stage and the eventual qualifiers for the 2025 AFCON tournament.
As the countdown to the matches begins, fans across Africa are eagerly awaiting the showdown between Burkina Faso’s Stallions and Burundi, with both teams hoping to book their place in Ivory Coast for AFCON 2025.
